With autism currently affecting nearly 1 in 36 children, most healthcare providers will be treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at some point in time. Particularly for those more significantly affected, the issue of agitated and aggressive outbursts is often a major concern, though even in those with less significant symptom profiles, affectively charged […]
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder than can occur after a person is exposed to a major traumatic event. It is classified as a “trauma and stress-related disorder” in the DSM V. It used to be thought that PTSD only occurred in combat situations but it is now known that it can occur […]