Tag Archives: child psychology

My Child Has Autism

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Television and movies are the extent of my knowledge about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. I’ve been led to believe that people with autism are either like Rain Man (an autistic savant) or less gifted, empathy-denied individuals loved by their parents … Continue reading →

Surviving the Suicide of a Child – July 7

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

Where do you turn? How do you cope when your child commits suicide? The transformation from childhood into teenage years should be a memorable one. The progression from grade school to middle school, then to high school brings special moments … Continue reading →

Parenting Child w/ Mental Illness Show Recap

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Parenting is a tough job. Parenting a child with a mental illness is unusually tough, as we learned from Tuesday evening’s HealthyPlace TV Show. Diagnosing Mental Illness in Children HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, related that diagnosing psychiatric disorders … Continue reading →

Parenting a Child with a Mental Illness – June 23

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

Anyone who is raising a child knows of the challenges involved. From a very young age, all the way into teenage years, parents sometimes struggle to understand mood behaviors, actions and learning problems of their precious children. Many parents wonder: … Continue reading →