A new peer-reviewed study explored six cases in which a primary patient was discovered based on a family member seeking medical care – and advocates for care that likewise considers all family members. In these cases, the mental health condition was obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which put physical and/or emotional strain on a family member, causing […]
Giving back as a family: 5 reasons to do it, and 5 simple ideas
Earlier this month, we encouraged fostering empathy as a family goal for the New Year. One practical way to do pursue that goal is by giving back, whether through formal or informal means. We’ve got some simple suggestions for families on how to do that, but first, the why. The Why Obviously, altruism makes a […]
Balancing Act: Managing Work, Family and a Neurodivergent Child
Picture this: The epic adventure of parenting, complete with astonishing acts of bravery, heartwarming moments, and the occasional plot twists that leave you thinking, “Wait, what just happened?” Now, sprinkle in the magical essence of raising a neurodivergent child, and you’ve got a rollercoaster of emotions that’s both exhilarating and challenging. Ah, the Balancing Act […]
Promoting emotion regulation in young children with autism via parent–mediated intervention
It is a long established fact reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking.