Women thinking of motherhood may be interested in this overview of research that suggests that obsessive compulsive disorder may be brought on or worsened by pregnancy.
Asperger’s syndrome is becoming more well-known as a condition, but there is little information available on how it affects girls. Read on to find out more about what is known.
Stimming refers to the action of self stimulation. In autistic children, this is displayed as repetitive behaviors that children engage in to help them cope with daily life.
A mid-life crisis or depression is commonly experienced by men and women, albeit in slightly different forms. Read on for tips on how to overcome the problems that accompany this time of life.
Support groups for new mothers can be a vital part of their recovery from postpartum depression. Read on to learn more about how these groups operate.
Many elderly men with Asperger’s syndrome have never been diagnosed and are regarded as being eccentric, a little odd or loners. Read on to find out more about this problem and what can be done about it.
Women with Asperger’s face challenges in everyday life that can be stressful and leave them feeling set apart. Read on for helpful advice on identifying these problems and dealing with them.
Pyromania is an impulse control disorder whereby the sufferer succumbs to impulses to set fire to a building or area.
The OCD spectrum refers to a number of conditions that are closely related to obsessive compulsive behavior. Read on to find out more about these.
Many new mothers have found online support groups for postpartum depression to be a great help. Read on to find out how these groups work and how they benefit mothers.
Teenage girls with Asperger’s face an extra set of challenges in life. Read on to learn what these are and how they can be overcome.
It can be difficult to get a child with Asperger’s to concentrate and get their homework done. Read on to find out why this is a problem and how to overcome it.
Individuals with Aspergers may desire to be in relationship with another person, but are not sure how to meet a suitable date and make a good impression on them. Read on for advice on how to do both of these.
Families of adults with Asperger’s may be surprised at the problems that stem from the condition. There is help available and people can learn to cope with the situation.
Teenage years are stormy at the best of times and autism can add to the raft of problems. Read on to find out more about autistic teenagers and how they can cope with the challenges they face.
Asperger’s syndrome is characterized by six groups of symptoms. These vary in intensity but at least five must be present for a diagnosis to be made. Read on to learn more about these symptoms.
Depression is characterized by a number of signs and symptoms. Reading through a check list of these can be helpful if a person suspects they are suffering from this condition.
Most people are familiar with the sad, down feelings that accompany depression. In fact most people will suffer from depression at some stage of life. It may be fleeting or it may develop into a major problem. Read on for answers to the question of ‘what is depression?’
Postpartum depression refers to the deep feelings of sadness, hopelessness and despair that women may experience in the first year after giving birth. While professional help is important, family support is essential to enable the woman to recover.
Living life as an adult who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome is accompanied by a unique set of challenges. Read on to find out how to deal with problems that may arise in daily life.