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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Nail Biting by Kelly Jean Sullivan

  nail biting can be caused by an underlying mental health condition. For example,  chronic nail biting may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) . OCD causes you to use repetitive, compulsive behaviors to ease the anxiety caused by obsessive, intrusive thoughts What mental disorder causes nail biting? A: Doctors classify chronic nail biting as a type of  obsessive-compulsive disorder  since the person has difficulty stopping. People often want to stop and make multiple attempts to quit without success. People with onychophagia cannot stop the behavior on their own, so it's not effective to tell a loved one to stop      <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> ail biting, or onychophagia, is closely related to mental disorders such as anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder . It is considered a pathological habit characterized by repetitive, seemingly uncontrolled nail biting

ADHD Drugs and Student Learning By Kelly Jean Sullivan

        <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> According to new research, stimulant medication has no detectable impact on how much children with ADHD learn in the classroom. For decades, most doctors, parents, and teachers have believed that stimulant medications help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) learn. However, in the first study of its kind, scientists at the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University (FIU) found medication has no detectable impact on how much children with ADHD learn in the school classroom. Approximately 10 percent of children in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD. Of those, more than 90 percent are prescribed stimulant medication as the main form of treatment in school settings because most doctors believe that medication will result in better academic achievement. “Physicians and educators have held the belief that medi

Schedules and autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

      <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> Kids with autism similarly benefit from having a schedule they can rely on. Visual schedules can use drawings, photos, numbers, and words to  help kids understand when and what activities should be taking place . They're a powerful tool that can help kids perform complex tasks, organize their day, or follow a routine Why is schedule important for autism? Routine  Provides Stress Relief All individuals, including children with autism, can find relief in knowing what to expect at any given time in their schedule. As your child learns to make sense of their surroundings and expectations, a routine can help them navigate their life with ease and confidence <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

Diet and autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

     <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> The main difference between Blue Majik and spirulina is that  the latter is made from the whole plant, while the former is an extract of the pigment phycocyanin . And of course, there's the stark difference in color. Conventional spirulina is green, whereas Blue Majik exists as an enticingly vivid shade of blue. Is Blue Majik a superfood? W <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> hat are the benefits of blue spirulina? Phycocyanin — the a plant pigment that gives spirulina its blue-green color — has been found to not only  reduce inflammation in the body, but also block tumor growth and kill cancer cells . The immune-enhancing protein is being studied for its potential in cancer treatment

Summer Sensory play Activities for Students with Autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

   <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads>   Top 10 Summer Activities for Children on the Autism Spectrum Host a character day. ... Create water games. ... Go to a movie.In the summer many cities offer movie tickets at a discounted rate. ... Learn yoga. ... Make homemade ice cream. ... Set up an arts and craft station. ... Go on a scavenger hunt.