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Even Experts Have Trouble Diagnosing Children's Disorders
More American children than ever before are receiving treatment for “disruptive behavior disorders” including Attention Deficit, Bi-Polar, Conduct or Oppositional Defiant Disorders. Years ago, such children were just considered “discipline problems” for their parents and teachers. Today’s approach is to recognize physical differences in brain chemistry and structure and to use medications and therapy. As an example, in the early 1980s, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) was almost unknown in this country with fewer than 300,000 children taking Ritalin. Today over two million American children are taking Ritalin every day for ADD.
Each condition has its own treatment protocol with specialized drugs and therapies. Yet most experts in the field admit that even they have a hard time distinguishing one behavior disorder from another. Even when they consult the “Bible” of mental health diagnosis, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder written through the American Psychiatric Association, they read about symptoms that overlap and mimic one another.
Learn more about issues with diagnosing children's behavioral disorders >>
Winter Break: An Opportune Time for Getting Help
If your teen is struggling in school and at home, sometimes the best solution is to get them into a program away from home where they can get intensive therapy while continuing their education.
However, many parents resist sending their child to a program during Winter Break because of the holidays. However, this can be a perfect time to get your child the help he or she needs without disrupting their education.
Many parents also worry about a mid-year transition to a new school - learn more about why a mid-year transition can be a healthy way to deal with your chlid's issues >>
Holiday Health: Low Fat but Tasty Recipes from Healthy Living Academies
Healthy Living Academies, which runs the nation's most effective weight loss camps and the country's first boarding school for overweight teens, offers lots of delicious and healthy recipes. Here is just one sampling of their recipes, and a great idea for your holiday table! For more Holiday Tips for Healthy Cooking - Click Here >>
APPLE BAKED SWEETPOTATOES*
Ingredients
6 medium sweetpotatoes
3 apples
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tbs. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. orange juice
Method
- Cook sweetpotatoes until soft, peel, cut lengthwise, slice
- Peel, slice apples
- Combine remaining ingredients
- Layer ingredients in casserole – first layer potatoes then apples; add the orange juice
- Bake at 350° for 1 hour
Yield: 6 – 1 potato + ½ apple servings
Nutritional Information
Calories 219
Protein 2.3 grams
Fat 0 grams
Carbs 52.5 grams