The diagnosis of autism is usually made when a specific number of criteria are met in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders –IV (DSM-IV) are met. But because the range of normal behavior is so great most physicians don’t want to place a medical label on a child prior to the age of 3 or 4 lest the child just be slow to develop.

Parents may suspect that their child is different and fear autism or other Pervasive Developmental Disorders not otherwise specified. Parents who believe there may be a …

Consulting a psychologist, or a behavioral therapist for that matter, regarding panic attacks may be the best course of action you could do for yourself. That is, if you are not convinced that you can actually help your self out of your condition. But you cannot forever rely on drugs and medical practitioners to give you help. Somehow you have to take action; you have to learn to cope. Here are some ideas that could help you psyche yourself into coping with panic attacks.

You are what you think. If you think that you are fearful …

It is important to create a sacred space to practice your meditation, a place in or around your home which is designated specifically for relaxation and tranquility. Though most of us do not have the luxury of creating a private meditation room, it is possible to decorate a designated area of your home to suit this purpose. It is also a simple matter to create a sort of mobile mediation kit for your self that is quite handy when traveling or in situations where space is limited.

Begin by determining which area of your home is …

It should come as no surprise that researchers have found that sleep apnea and depression are associated. In fact in a recent study scientists have found that sleep apnea causes depression.

Sleep apnea is a condition that reportedly affects between 2 and 4% of the population in the U.S. Physicians however, believe that this number may be abnormally low since the diagnosis of sleep apnea is often over looked by primary care doctors or people attempt to address the symptoms of loud snoring using over the counter remedies without addressing the underlying oxygenation problem.

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During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing into the airway. During sleep, these structures can fall into the airway causing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is characterized by loud snroing and distrubed or interruped sleep patterns. Sleep apnea can have serious consequences including cardiac …

Reducing stress in your life involves identifying the stress triggers, deciding on a solution and taking action on that solution. Eliminate stress from your life withtips from a licensed psychologist in this free video on self-help. Expert: Dr. Art Bowler Contact: www.drartbowler.com Bio: Dr. Art Bowler is a licensed psychologist with a boutique practice in New York City. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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There are a great many myths associated with learning disorders. They range from the absurd, all the way to the absolutely rude and hurtful. Learning disabilities impede the way people process information, whether it is in reading, writing, or in communication skills.

Many times the association of ADD or ADHD has come up, as if every case of a learning disorder is directly related. There are many myths however, that are so far fetched or just not even in relation to learning disorders, that it is easy to see exactly why people with this affliction are …

Cancer is a dreaded disease that can cause a significant level of psychological distress in the patient and may lead to anxiety or depression. A person who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients have to deal with the emotional, social, and financial consequences of a cancer diagnosis. This has been proven by a clinical study that established the fact that the patients experienced distress during the treatment and had difficulties in making adjustments in their lives in the long term. …

Many people look for natural ways to deal with daily stress. It’s probably a good idea to deal with it each day, too, so that the stress does not get “held in” and therefore is allowed to wreak havoc on your health.

Here are some tips for dealing with everyday stress the natural way.

Consider What You Eat

Stress relief may be as close as your dinner plate. While it’s not going to magically remove all stressful things from your life, a healthy diet can really help you deal positively with life’s stressors. Some foods to include in …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a diagnosis based on six or more very specific symptoms that occur on a regular basis for more than six months in more than two different settings. Unfortunately there is not one single test for ADHD in adults or children but rather an evaluation of behavior and cognitive abilities in a variety of circumstances.

ADHD disorder in children and adults can present slightly differently because of the different stages of life. In many cases the condition is diagnosed in childhood when the behavior associated with the disorder affect …