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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
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Can Teens have PTSD?

Often the first thing that comes to mind when we hear PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is war and military personnel. What is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe Anxiety Disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. So how can teenagers have PTSD? Yes, most definitely. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common in childhood and adolescence and can be…
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April 25, 2013
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Learning Disabilities – Information Processing Part 1 of 2

Learning Disabilities (LD) are significant learning problems in school. LD are is characterized by inadequate development of specific academic, language, and speech skills. Types of learning disabilities include reading disability (dyslexia), mathematics disability (dyscalculia) and writing disability (dysgraphia). Students with a learning disability have trouble performing specific types of skills or completing tasks if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways. This makes learning…
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April 25, 2013