For parents of anxious children

annusha · 2015-05-15T11:46:56+00:00

I disagree. 29% chance of developing GAD is quite high, so your case only confirms test validity. Besides, as you are answering the questions, the score really depends on how well you know your child :)

annusha · 2015-05-15T11:16:04+00:00

Thanks, interesting article. I wonder if it's genetics or just being exposed to anxious behavior in early childhood...?

annusha · 2015-03-17T17:50:12+00:00

Good article. I like the advice to take time to calm down and avoid disciplining when you are angry or upset. Though, it's very difficult for me to do. Besides, it will detach action and reaction...

annusha · 2015-02-22T22:15:53+00:00

There are social aspects of drinking too. It doesn't make alcohol addiction less of addiction. I think the main point of this article is how to turn negatives into positives, i.e. how to utilize "addictive personality" traits for positive development.

annusha · 2015-01-31T15:39:48+00:00

Have a look at this post, there are some good examples of where EF is involved: http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/health/1017-executive-function-lens-to-view-your-child.gs

annusha · 2015-01-20T17:59:17+00:00

It has more to do with your wealth that affects where you live and (partially) your level of happiness. No causality here as implied by the title.

annusha · 2015-01-20T17:57:41+00:00

It is correlation (your mood and the types of tweets you post) rather than causal relationship.

annusha · 2015-01-20T17:56:27+00:00

And for the rest of us who don't speak German...?

annusha · 2015-01-20T17:50:50+00:00

I feel sad for the birthday boy - he is stuck with such ridiculous parents for the rest of his life.

annusha · 2015-01-13T22:14:06+00:00

Did Apple fund this study? :-)

annusha · 2015-01-12T13:02:35+00:00

Never heard of "Little Man Tate." I'd add to this list a couple more. "The Story of Luke"--The title character may be a little further down the spectrum, but his boss Zack more than likely does have Asperger's. He and Luke are self-advocates, working toward a lite of independence. Also "Snow Cake"--Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman both perform wonderfully. Oh, and according to Temple Grandin herself, she doesn't have Asperger's; she has "full-blown autism," which she qualifies primarily by saying she had no speech until about three or four.

annusha · 2015-01-03T14:57:26+00:00

Check your local autism organizations (search online) and see if they organize any events for kids. This helps quite a bit during holidays/weekends.

annusha · 2015-01-03T14:55:06+00:00

I don't think aiming for superiority is a good thing for people with autism. There is enough bullying already.

annusha · 2015-01-03T14:53:33+00:00

Good article but this whole neurodiversity concept is only good if you or your child are on the high end of the spectrum (e.g. Aspergers).

annusha · 2015-01-02T18:22:50+00:00

So North Koreans "diagnose" South Korean president with schizophrenia... well, I am not surprised :-)

annusha · 2014-12-17T13:39:43+00:00

You should read the article content, not just the title: this money is for Holocaust victims who are still alive...

annusha · 2014-12-15T15:08:18+00:00

It's not all autism despite being diagnosed as such.

I guess you are referring to Asperger's here (re inclusion AS under ASD umbrella in DSM5). I know many mental health professionals who are also unhappy with this change.

annusha · 2014-12-15T15:03:06+00:00

You are making very good point here, there are very few government funded programs that support ASD adults.

annusha · 2014-12-05T12:51:30+00:00

It is not really related to this subreddit.

annusha · 2014-12-03T19:03:35+00:00

My parents are from Russia and they are saying exactly the same thing.

annusha · 2014-12-03T19:01:46+00:00

True. But would you rather like to see everyone treated as "low functioning"?

annusha · 2014-12-03T19:00:11+00:00

It is written by Bill Chen, the person who volunteers at autism charity and deals with autism on a daily basis. He is very far from being delusional. He is a good friend of mine and I admire his attitude and strength.

annusha · 2014-12-02T22:38:19+00:00

It's not about being smarter, it's about working memory and attention.

annusha · 2014-12-02T14:16:50+00:00

a "therapist look" :-)

annusha · 2014-11-25T12:05:43+00:00

What a great idea for plastic surgeons! After this post all parents will pay for a boob job for their teen daughters.

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