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Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED Therefore, DSM 5 conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, Tourettes, ASD, ODD, the Anxiety Disorders as well as Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, are never understood or treated through the lens of sensory integration. Yet all of the above disorders are, in large part, sensory-based disorders.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD impacts millions of people in the United States. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.”

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Researchers have been exploring the question of the impact related to frequency and numbers of a single category of ACEs,” said Kristi McClure, LCSW. While racial trauma is like PTSD, it is different because of perpetual exposure to race-based stress by individuals and communities.

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED Therefore, DSM 5 conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, Tourette’s, ASD, ODD, the Anxiety Disorders as well as Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, are never understood or treated through the lens of sensory integration. Yet all of the above disorders are, in large part, sensory-based disorders.

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms and How that Harms Our Clients

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED. Therefore, DSM 5 conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, Tourette’s, ASD, ODD, the Anxiety Disorders as well as Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, are never understood or treated through the lens of sensory integration. Wed, Feb 22, 2023. 10 am – 12 pm. 50 – All Others.

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms and How that Harms All of Our Clients

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED. Therefore, DSM 5 conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, Tourette’s, ASD, ODD, the Anxiety Disorders as well as Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, are never understood or treated through the lens of sensory integration. Wed, Sept 14, 2022. 10 am – 12 pm. 50 – All Others.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.

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