Monthly Archives: April 2012

What is Autism and How is it Treated

Autism and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are complex disorders of brain development.  A child may exhibit any or all of the following symptoms depending on the severity of the illness: difficulty in verbal and non verbal, communication, repetitive behavior, motor … Continue reading

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Ways That Counseling Can Help With Your Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most dreadful diseases known to man.  Although all three types of diabetes are treatable, Type 1 and Type 2 are incurable.  In the most severe cases, patients can go into renal failure, develop heart disease, … Continue reading

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where people can have repetitive thoughts or impulses.  People who are affected with this disorder  may check a dozen times to make the sure the coffee pot is unplugged, or wash their hands … Continue reading

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How Obesity Can Make Someone Disabled

Recent research now states that obesity can constitute a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  This has been quite a controversial issue, and to say that progress has been made in cases with people who are obese regarding disability … Continue reading

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