Author: kfwilliams
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The Evolution of Autism – Part I: Introduction to the Diagnosis
“In October 1938, a 5-year-old boy was brought to my clinic from Forest, Mississippi. I was struck by the uniqueness of the peculiarities which Donald exhibited. He could, since the age of 2 ½ years, tell the names of all presidents and vice-presidents, recite the letters of the alphabet forwards and backwards, and flawlessly, with…
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Jordan Peele’s ‘US’ – A Metaphor for Mental Health in America?
With the focus of this month being on awareness, I believe it’s important to talk about pop culture’s influence on the public’s awareness on various mental health conditions. Film and television provide a look into the lives of those who are different than us and can help change perceptions on what mental health looks like. Of…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
A developmental disability, typically appearing during early childhood. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others and is defined by a certain set of behaviors (causing it to be a ‘spectrum condition’ as symptoms manifest differently among individuals). Quick Guide For Recognizing the Early Signs…
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