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Mental Health Issues Plagued The Parkland, Florida Shooting

Posted on February 25, 2018 by royfmc

In World War I, the British and French shot hundreds of soldiers for cowardice after they deserted. Only years later was it was recognized that many of those soldiers were suffering from what we now call PTSD. Their problem was … Continue reading →

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Suicide Risk Amongst Children and Youths on the Autism Spectrum

Posted on February 20, 2018 by royfmc

Research has examined the frequency of suicide ideation and attempts, as well as risk factors in children and teens with autism. The percentage of children with autism who had suicidal ideation or attempts was found to be significantly greater than … Continue reading →

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Watch “Thinking in Pictures – Temple Grandin” on YouTube

Posted on December 28, 2013 by royfmc

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The Autism Crisis

Posted on March 30, 2012 by royfmc

Autism Society of Illinois shared a link. The Autism Crisis – April, 2012 How Many Children’s Lives Will Be Stolen Before America Acts? The Centers for Disease Control just released the latest autism numbers from their ADDM network for … Continue reading →

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