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Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. Although more than half of all the diagnostic criteria of disorders in the DSM 5 describe symptoms of SPD, the APA refuses to acknowledge SPD as a disorder. Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED

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Chicago students are in crisis. Here’s how we can help them heal.

Brightpoint

In-school mental health services help students process trauma so they can focus on learning. By Mike Shaver, President & CEO, Brightpoint It’s back-to-school season in Chicago, and students are carrying many unseen burdens with them to class. This is double the rate of PTSD among service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Treatment

University of Connecticut

FCP, FCCP, FASHP Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy Wed, Sept 25, 2024 – Live Webinar 10 am – 11:30 am 1.5 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors summarize the clinical evidence behind psychedelics for mental health disorders. Michael White, Pharm.D.,

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. Although more than half of all the diagnostic criteria of disorders in the DSM 5 describe symptoms of SPD, the APA refuses to acknowledge SPD as a disorder. Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED

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

University of Connecticut

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. Although more than half of all the diagnostic criteria of disorders in the DSM 5 describe symptoms of SPD, the APA refuses to acknowledge SPD as a disorder. Wed, Feb 22, 2023. 10 am – 12 pm.

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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

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. Although more than half of all the diagnostic criteria of disorders in the DSM 5 describe symptoms of SPD, the APA refuses to acknowledge SPD as a disorder. Wed, Sept 14, 2022. 10 am – 12 pm.

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

University of Connecticut

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. Although more than half of all the diagnostic criteria of disorders in the DSM-5 describe symptoms of SPD, the APA refuses to acknowledge SPD as a disorder. Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

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