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Computer Addiction, Is My Teen Addicted? Part 2 of 2

Computer Addiction is a mental illness which causes the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life. (Wikipedia) Currently there is no official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) nor is it proposed for the new version (DSM-V); however, we see a pattern of addictive behavior in computer use. Teenagers are not immune from excess use of the computer. Perhaps…
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April 30, 2013
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Brain Development In Adopted Teens

There is significant brain development during the teenage years. Social and Emotional development of a teenager Identity information Independence Intimacy   All three of the above social and emotional development areas in a teenager is affected by adoption. Teenagers experience rapid growth and change in the section of the brain that governs their ability to: Reason Control impulses Regulates moods Empathize with others Limit inappropriate behavior Set priorities Make sound…
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April 29, 2013
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Computer Addiction, Is It Real? Part 1 of 2

When we think of addiction, we often think of alcohol or drug addiction. Can someone really have a Computer Addiction? So what is a Computer Addiction? Wikipedia defines Computer Addiction as a mental illness which causes the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life. As with anything; moderation is the key. We seem to take things to the excess and cause ourselves problems. Many…
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April 29, 2013
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Communication Addiction Disorder

Teens have cell phones with access to the internet; tablets and mini-tablets with access to the internet; laptops and desktop computers. Everywhere you go you see people with cell phones: doctor’s office, restaurants, school events, the mall, airplanes etc. Communication Addiction Disorder is a behavior disorder related to the necessity of being in constant communication with other people, even when there is no practical necessity for such communication. Communication Addiction…
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April 26, 2013
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Learning Disabilities – Function Impairment Part 2 of 2

The previous blog on Learning Disabilities (LD) focused on information processing in learning. Now we will look at specific difficulties caused by a processing deficit. Reading, Written Expression, Math and Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) are the four areas of function impairment type learning disabilities that we will look at in more detail. Unlike the information processing categories of learning disabilities, the functional areas all have specific diagnostic criteria recognized by…
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April 26, 2013