Autism Spectrum Disorder
By: Catherine Joachin What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that encompasses various developmental disabilities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This diagnosis covers different levels of autism, including Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder, which were both considered separate conditions under the previous iterations of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
By: Bhavya Appannagaari and Natalie L. Boehm, MBA, RBLP-T What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders for individuals. The diagnosis is often diagnosed in early childhood and continues into adulthood. ADHD can impact an individual in many ways. Children and adults with ADHD can have trouble paying attention or […]