Study concluded that if the internet is used excessively to cope with negative affect states and alternative means of coping are diminished, a vicious cycle may ensue with increasing stress and reliance on the reinforcing properties of certain online activities that may finally lead to addictive behavior.

Article examines the symptoms of SID/SPD/SMD within an interactive brain model in relation to their impact upon the development of inhibitory control, working memory, academic skill development, and behavioral automation.

Motor Behavior Checklist for children may be effective in discriminating children with similar disruptive behaviors (e.g., ADHD, CD) and autistic disorders, based on their motor behavior characteristics, but not children with Learning Disabilities (LD), when used by physical education teachers in school settings.

The findings provide support for the notion that sensory abnormality is very common in young children with autism. This symptom has been proposed for inclusion among the diagnostic criteria for ASD in the upcoming DSM-V.

Jennifer H. Foss-Feig et al for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2012, (6), 337-344.  

Differences in response to tactile stimuli are prevalent in ASD, and tactile contact early in infancy is a foundation for the development of social and communication skills affected by ASD. While tactile hypo-responsiveness correlates strongly with increased social and communication impairments, and to a lesser degree, repetitive behaviors, researchers found that tactile hyper-responsiveness did not significantly correlate with any core features of ASD. 

Teenagers with "pathologic" Internet use were more likely to admit to drug abuse, and as excessive Internet use increased, so did the likelihood of substance abuse.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Hold ADHD Consensus Conference in 2013: A follow-up to 1998 Conference  

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, for Health News Digest on Mar 18, 2012

"Facebooking" and "YouTubing" are no longer just a "cute" thing kids do for fun to pass the time. Not understanding the risks associated with the many social media outlets poses a huge potential problem to the safety and well-being of our children.

The first step is taking stock of the stuff your kid is watching, playing, and downloading. We'll help you figure out what to keep (the good stuff), what to toss (the not-so-good stuff), and what you, as a parent, can "give away" (support strategies for every age).

By Harry Houghton for Scholastic Math Intervention on Aug 30, 2011

Parents can help their children become more successful math students by encouraging them to be active during out-of-school time, as studies show physical activity improves academic performance due to the effect it has on the brain.

By Toxic Psychiatry: News and Resources

Doctors are calling for a rethink of the use of sleeping pills after a large study showed that the drugs carry a substantially increased risk of death for those who are prescribed them. 

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

Virtual Child - The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children

By Cris Rowan, pediatric occupational therapist.

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