Modern treatments can effectively prepare many teens and young adults with autism to function well in college and beyond.
For children with autism, anger and other challenges, pivotal response treatment (PRT) builds on principles of earlier behavior modification methods.
A child who doesn't develop at the same rate as others of the same age may have a developmental delay; the problem may be present at birth or arise later.
No two children develop in exactly the same way, but the phases of child development are, for a healthy child, logical and predictable.
A learning disability can affect how a child learns to write, read and do math, as well as communication,social skills, attention, memory and coordination.
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression.
The breakup of parents doesn’t have to be catastrophic for children. While divorce is a loss, it can bring positive changes to a family when handled well.
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children. Learning healthy ways to calm down and handle fears is an important life skill.
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.
ADHD can profoundly affect how well a child functions at home, at school and socially. A comprehensive approach goes beyond prescribing medication.