Saturday, September 18, 2010

Guest Speaker at WV ATC

Dr. Valerie Paradiz will be guest speaking at the WV Autism Training Center's College Support Program for  Students with Asperger Syndrome. For more information visit their blog: MU College Support

Monday, September 13, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010

NYTimes: Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young

I can't help but wonder if family income combined with doctors being ready to meet pharmaceutical quota had anything to do with the state that this young child found himself in. A study recently found between 2000-2007 the number of 2 to 5 year olds medicated doubled. Of those medicated only 40% had been given a proper mental health assessment. This is a violation of practice standards according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

NYTimes:Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young