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Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments
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Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
Researchers say this might lead to sensory overload

Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say

More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decade

Kelly the Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism
Small study found they tended to do better at developing social skills when this 'co-therapist' was used

Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup

Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways

Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link
Children with autism no likelier than others to have signs of tick-borne infection

Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say

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