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Speech Pathology Assessments

Prosper Health Collective

Concern 1: Unclear speech Speech sound assessments help identify any articulation or phonological disorders in children. They often involve asking the child to name different objects to hear how they say them or even repeating words back to the therapist. Messy handwriting however, is managed by an Occupational therapist.

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Using Virtual Reality in Therapy

Prosper Health Collective

Utilisation of VR in therapy also have been shown to have efficacy with a wide range of disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and trauma. Hence, use of specific virtual environment that has been tailored for specific therapeutic outcomes can be powerful within the therapy room.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

Relias

To help your organization provide better care to its clients, we’ll discuss some of the most common comorbidities for those with autism and a few of the available treatment options. Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur.

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Can You Be Born with Anxiety? Unveiling The Symptoms Of Anxiety

Blurt It Out

There is evidence to suggest that anxiety, as well as other mental health conditions, such as obsessive compulsive disorder can be inherited genetically. Research indicates that genetic factors contribute to around 30-40% [1] of the risk for developing anxiety disorders. How Much Of Anxiety Is Genetic? The genetics of anxiety.

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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

Typically, in the first appointment we will provide an assessment in order to develop a shared understanding about the nature of the difficulties and think about a treatment plan. Depending on the age of the child, they might then be seen alone or with you. What happens next?

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Am I Crazy? Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Stop Abuse Campaign

Almost an epidemic, it is one of the most common mental disorders that significantly affects the quality of people’s lives. This May, the Mental Health Awareness month, we’re addressing anxiety symptoms, causes, and treatments, so that you can help yourself and those you care about if you’re struggling with anxiety.

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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Addiction treatment plays a critical role for those with substance use disorders, but only a small percentage of individuals who need treatment receive it. Common barriers to in-person treatment include a lack of nearby providers or facilities and the inability to leave home due to family or job-related duties.