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Diagnosing Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Differences Between Boys and Girls?

Diagnosing Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Differences Between Boys and Girls?   A recent study conducted by researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, has found that girls are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) later than boys. Data was … Continue reading

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Article Review: Quick Personality Assessment Schedule (PAS-Q): Validation of a brief screening test for personality disorders in a population of psychiatric outpatients.

Review by: Faisal Roberts M.A. WKIPC Psychology Intern   The presence of a personality disorder (PD) can profoundly impact an individual’s quality of life in addition to the management of comorbid mental health issues, therefore screening for PDs should be … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids: Mandatory Psychological Testing for Disability Claims?

A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends broader standardized psychological testing for applicants that are submitting claims for mental health disabilities to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) with the belief that incorporating additional psychological testing could … Continue reading

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