Provides information and resources for parents and caregivers of children with reactive attachment disorder or other detachment issues.

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The mission of National DMDA is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.

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Yoga for babies and children with special needs: Down syndrome, autism, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.

Parents Involved Network of Pennsylvania (PIN) is an organization that assists parents or caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders.A program of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Providing services in the Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County areas of Pennsylvania ...

America's Parenting Experts Jim Fay and Charles Fay, Ph.D. have compiled this easy-to-read book cont... read more - Parenting Children with Health Issues ...

The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders Homepage Membership Training Conferences Publications For Parents About Links Council on Human Development Purpose and Goals The Interdisciplinary Council includes outstanding professionals from the different disciplines working with children and families where there are developmental and/or learning problems. Its aim is to ...

Children and Medication for Depression Resources at The Zero. Listings of and links to articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find information and resources for issues involving the medication of children, adolescents and teenagers for the treatment of depression.

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Foster Cline is Coming to the Kansas City area! Of Horses and Zebras... by Nancy Spoolstra I first expressed my desire to be an adoptive parent at the age of 14; that goal was preceded by my declaration (at age 5) that I intended to be a veterinarian. Happily, I have achieved both goals, although I never would have guessed how unexpectedly those aspirations intertwined. I have learned much about ...

Offers information, support, and hope for those who care for children with attachment disorder.

Attachment.org offers hope and help for those working with or parenting emotionally disturbed children, with ADD, ADHD, RAD, ODD Bipolar disorder and Tourette Syndrome.

Visit this award-winning site! Provides thorough, user-friendly information for parents, teachers and healthcare professionals who work with children who experience anxiety. Includes a comprehensive list of recommended resources, free newsletter, Relaxation CD for children, and a network of health professionals.

Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities (MH/DD) is the first and only journal exclusively devoted to the mental health needs of persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. MH/DD is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary publication, with four (4) issues per year. The journal covers mental health aspects of diagnosis, treatment and habilitation needs of persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Families of foster and adoptive children have special needs. This site discusses issues such as Reactive Attachment Disorder, attachment and bonding, grief and loss, learning disorders, ADHD, and positive discipline techniques that work with RAD kids. Neurofeedback training is used to overcome learning disorders, ADHD, RAD, and other emotional and conduct disorders. There is an extensive ...

Wellspring offers residential mental health treatment for boys 6-12, girls 13-18, and adults, as well as extensive outpatient services and a special education school.

Attachment Center evaluating and treating adopted and foster children and teens with reactive attachment disorder and adoption related issues. We treat US and Internationally adopted children.

Welcome We believe in the power of relationships. Relationships with parents, children, spouses, peers, the Divine, and even ourselves have an immense impact on an individual's holistic health. Our practice builds upon this philosophical base. We work with adults, couples, families and children in improving relationships and building on existing strengths. Special Services for Adoptees We ...

Links2Go Key Resource Autism Topic Last modified on 04/22/2001 About the channel Welcome to the #Autism Channel Homepage! We are now located on the Starlink-IRC chat network. The Autism Channel is a friendly place for the discussion of Autism and related disorders such as PDD, Aspergers Syndrome, etc. We discuss therapies, treatment options, what has worked, what hasn't, and just chat with other ...

Heal The Hearts has valuable information on, Reactive Attachment Disorder, emotional disorders. Also many children are mis diagnosed with ADHD, Bi-polar and other mental health issues. We offer parent training, for adoptive/foster parents.

Evergreen Consultants goal is to provide high quality treatment for the healing of attachment disordered children and their families.

Treatment and Training for Reactive Attachment Disorder through corrective attachment therapy, specializing in child abuse and adopted children.

Mental Health-Attention Deficit Disorder and Parenting

A resource for parents or guardians of children with reactive attachment disorder, or RAD. Includes signs and symptoms of RAD and related emotional disorders, as well as links to other resource sites and books that might be of use to those parenting a child with attachment disorder.

Institute for Children and Famlies: areas of expertise are reactive attachment disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Adoption issues, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Childhood Anxiety and Depression.

Wisconsin Attachment Resource Network. Dedicated to the Education of Child Attachment ...

Association for The Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children.

Offers attachment therapy and information related to attachment disorder.

ABC of Ohio, founded by Dr. Greg Keck reaches those diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Reactive Attachment Disorder is the inability to trust. It develops from severe neglect and abuse prior to age 2. It causes chaos and havoc in a child's typical development. It further causes violent behaviors and psychological instability.

This is a place for teenagers with mental disorders to seek support and understanding. Topics such as depression, OCD, bipolar and anxiety disorders will be discussed. This topic is a kind and understanding community of peers where everyone fits in. - dewey decimal 616.85155.53 ...

Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders Print version A Note to Parents Questions and Answers Medications Chart Stimulant Medications Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications Antipsychotic Medications Mood Stabilizing Medications References A Note to Parents There has been public concern over reports that very young children are being prescribed psychotropic medications. The studies to ...

On-going education, information and support to families and professionals to promote and facilitate healthy bonding and attachment in adoptive and foster care infants, young children, and adolescents ...

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Resources and information on attachment parenting, bonding, attachment disorder, and other issues facing families with troubled teens.

Taplink is dedicated to providing support to adoptive, foster and kinship families in Pennsylvania. Together as Adoptive Parents Inc. (TAP)

Wing of Madness is a consumer's guide to depression, with articles, links, a message board and chat.

For over twenty years, Dr. Ruth A. Peters has specialized in treating children, adolescents and families in her private practice in Clearwater, Florida. Her focus has been upon teaching parents how to control their difficult children, as well as how to motivate kids to reach their academic potential.

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DEPRESSION: DANGEROUS AND OVERLOOKED Depression is dangerous. It distorts normal perceptions, causes behavior changes and can result in self-mutilation or suicide. It is not uncommon in children, but, for many reasons, it often escapes diagnosis. Depression was not even recognized as a childhood disease by the psychiatric profession until 1980. Before that time, it was commonly believed that ...

Learn how to identify and cope with a variety of behavorial disorders in children.

Treatment and Training for Reactive Attachment Disorder through corrective attachment therapy. Specializing in working with child abuse, trauma, and family therapy.

Offers information, support, and hope for those who care for children with attachment disorder.

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A list of links to websites providing help, support and resources to parents, guardians and caregivers of children and adolescents with depression.

Warning Signs Teenagers What Did I Do Wrong First Attempts to Help Referral Resources Developmental Chart Does Your Child Need Help Reprint of an information pamphlet developed by Parents Involved Network with acknowledgments. It was developed to help families tell the difference between everyday problems and those that may signal more serious distress. Does My Child Need Help It would be ...

Therapists Online Support Infants and Toddlers Webmaster Links Common Signs And Causes Of Attachment Disorder Children's Books Library We have TWO meeting locations at different times of the month. You are welcome to join both groups. THE WEST CHESTER GROUP meets at The Chester County Government Services Center Building 601 Westtown Road West Chester, PA 19380 on the 2nd Tuesday of every month 7 ...

Center for the Study of Autism

The Academy publishes these 46 information sheets which provide concise and up-to-date material on issues such as the depressed child, teen suicide, stepfamily problems and child sexual abuse.

Understanding And Dealing With Depression (ages 6 to 12 yrs. old) By: Michael G. Conner, Psy.D, Clinical & Medical Psychologist Depression is one of the most common psychological/psychiatric disorders. It affects a person's overall energy, mood, expressions of emotion and behavior. Depression is commonly referred to as a Mood Disorder. Emotion is what you are feeling at a given moment. How you ...

Christian attachment disorder therapy and theophostic ministry.

Wat Nu is a Belgian Selfhelpgroup for parents of children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). The group is founded in 1990 and wants to unite the parents of (adopted) children suffering from RAD.

Depression among teenagers has increased over the past few decades. Parents need to learn to recognize if a child is depressed to avoid the risk of suicide.

Dan is a trauma/attachment therapist who trains professionals and parents to work with these special children.

Welcome, Guest - Webring Home - Help/Support - Sign In The Attachment Disorder Ring Home Family & Home Parenting This ring includes sites that have information and/or support for those dealing with Attachment Disorder. Brought to you by Nancy Geoghegan of the Attachment Disorder Site.