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Boston hosts
APA convention
The American Psychological Association (APA) held its 116th annual
convention this year at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
(BCEC) from August 14-17. In the opening ceremony, the APA honored
Edward Zigler, Ph.D., who co-founded the Head Start program, for
his contributions to research, advocacy and policy regarding children.
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Studies
could detect autism early
The gold standard of accepted diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) in two to three-year-old children is behavioral assessments
and a thorough review of medical and developmental histories. Now
emerging research in studies of baby siblings of diagnosed children
show promising results that could lead to new tools for detecting
and assessing autism before children's first birthdays.
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Bill
of Rights for Children is created
The Children's Mental Health Coalition has crafted a Bill of Rights
for Children with Mental Health Disorders and their Families. [More]
Colleges
open doors to students with intellectual disabilities
A pilot program in Massachusetts that allows students with severe
cognitive disabilities to attend college courses may become a model
for the rest of the country, its advocates say. [More]
Seven
Hills parents question wisdom of Rolland decision
Settlement of the 10-year old class action lawsuit Rolland
v. Cellucci drew kudos from many advocacy groups, but families of
residents at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center in Groton, Mass.,
have been dismayed by the decision, calling it "a bureaucratic mistake."
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Treatments
for problem and pathological gambling outlined
Sometimes, a little advice can go a long way. That conclusion
was one of several described by Nancy M. Petry, Ph.D., University
of Connecticut Health Center professor, during an invited address
at the APA convention. Petry outlined the results of two studies
- this one marking the effectiveness of brief interventions for
problem gamblers. [More]
Gambling
a growing problem among teens
Although it doesn't receive as much attention as substance abuse
or teen violence, gambling among teenagers is a problem whose potentially
serious consequences merit discussion, researchers say. [More]
APA
challenged on diversity, priorities
Making the American Psychological Association more welcoming
to diverse membership and viewpoints is a priority, according to
leaders who fielded 'Town Hall' questions and concerns. [More]
A
snapshot look at the APA convention offerings
New England Psychologist observed some of the activities
at the 2008 APA convention. On these pages, you'll find a sampling
of a few sessions. The November issue of New England Psychologist
will focus on factors that influence voters and feature comments
from Drew Westen, Ph.D., whose convention presentation, "Inside
the Mind and Brain of the Voter: the Presidential Campaign of 2008,"
received a standing ovation. In the December issue, readers will
find an article that explores the role of psychotherapy in health
care as it relates to different medical issues and conditions, drawing
on a related discussion at the convention. [More]
Guide
to help parents navigate mental health care system
A new guide aims to help Rhode Island parents navigate
the mental health care system for children. [More]
Young
people express themselves through Photovoice project
There is the picture of a plug, showing what a young
man diagnosed with a mental illness feels like when he's plugged
into the world. "Sometimes I just need to unplug, disarm and be
more myself, more human," he writes. [More]
Q&A:
Ross
Greene, Ph.D. specializes in treatment of explosive children
Any mother of a two-year-old can tell you that dealing
with temper tantrums is taxing. The good news is that most kids
grow out of that phase. They learn to articulate their concerns
or needs and accept that not everything will go their way. They
grow up. [More]
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