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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

CO4Kids

The National Institute of Health defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder. According to Autism West Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alex Himel , “A lot of the testing to diagnose Autism is actually fun. Over a few weeks, experienced providers guide families through these steps.

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

Relias

Trauma-related disorders typically form when there is a delay in seeking treatment or an individual has practiced forms of avoidance. Screening for trauma allows for accurate treatment planning and service provision. Make medical/psychiatric referrals as needed. This is why TIC is so crucial.

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How the Mental Health Bill has been amended by the House of Lords

Community Care

The role of the police in detentions The police have specific powers under sections 135 and 136 of the MHA to detain people with a mental disorder, both with and without a warrant. The bill excludes people with learning disability or autism from detention under section 3 of the MHA, unless they have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder.

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Colorado task force’s solution to stop children from running from residential treatment: Fence ‘em in & lock ‘em up!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The task force says a consultant should draw up the tool and determine how the information obtained from the tools may be used to adjust a treatment plan for the child or youth while they are in out-of-home care. Even more restrictions, more onerous treatment for any child the assessment tool thinks might run away?

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How the government plans to reform the Mental Health Act 1983

Community Care

Third, it will no longer be possible to detain a person with a learning disability or an autistic person under section 3 unless they have a co-occurring “psychiatric disorder” that warrants hospital treatment. The bill also places care (education) and treatment reviews (C(E)TRs) on a statutory footing.