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Insurance Terms to Know
Website: https://childmind.org/article/insurance-terms-to-know/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Part of what makes insurance tricky is all the specialized language. Here are some of the key words and phrases to know when you’re looking at your pla...
Why Autism Diagnoses Are Often Delayed
How ADHD and sensory processing issues can prevent early intervention Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Wendy Nash, MD , Catherine Lord, PhD What You'll Learn Why do doctors often miss autism in early screenings? Why is it important for autistic...
Understanding In-Network Benefits
Website: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-in-network-benefits/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español The first step to navigating insurance is understanding the difference between in-network and out-of-network benefits. Here’s a quick guide t...
Understanding Out-of-Network Benefits
Website Link: https://childmind.org/article/understanding-out-of-network-benefits/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español The first step to navigating insurance is understanding the difference between in-network and out-of-network benefits. Here’s a quic...
What to Do While Waiting to Get Treatment
Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-while-waiting-to-get-treatment/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español When your child is struggling, finding yourself on the waitlist to see a clinician can be extremely frustrating. But you’re not witho...
What Are the Different Kinds of Eating Disorders?
How to recognize the most common ones Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Allison Dubinski, LCSW When most people think of an eating disorder, what comes to mind is a painfully thin young woman ...
What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa?
The patient has a pattern of obsessive, dangerous weight loss but is not underweight Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Daniel Le Grange, PhD Key Takeaways Atypical anorexia nervosa involves all the symptoms of anorexia — especially excessive die...
What if My Child Resists the Treatment, or the Therapist?
Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-if-my-child-resists-the-treatment-or-the-therapist/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español It can be hard to get kids to agree to see a mental health professional. It’s not enough for you to see them suffering,...
When Treatment Isn’t Working
Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-treatment-isnt-working/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Like all other kinds of medicine, some mental health and learning disorders are harder to diagnose, and harder to treat, than others. Since ther...
Boys and Eating Disorders
They don't fit the stereotype, and are often overlooked Writer: Christina Frank Clinical Expert: Douglas W. Bunnell, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S What You'll Learn Why are eating disorders in boys often missed? How are eating disorders different in boys than girls...
Preparing for Your Child’s First Appointment
Website: https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-your-childs-first-appointment/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Parents and children alike can be nervous before the first appointment with a clinician. While this anxiety is normal, knowing what...
How to Help Picky Eaters
Don't force them, but do find ways to help them feel good about trying new tastes Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP What You'll Learn What can parents do to help children learn to like more foods? How can parents model heal...
Getting Support From Your Child’s School
Website: https://childmind.org/article/getting-support-from-your-childs-school/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español If your child is having trouble in school, there are ways to get help. From making small changes in the classroom to unlocking accommod...
Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders
The parents’ role in helping children recover Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Daniel Le Grange, PhD What You'll Learn What is family-based treatment for eating disorders? What do parents do in family-based treatment? Why does family-based ...
Evaluations for Support at School
Website: https://childmind.org/article/evaluations-for-support-at-school/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español An evaluation can help you understand what kind of help your child needs. Getting an evaluation is also a necessary step to accessing certai...
About Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Website: https://childmind.org/article/about-behavioral-intervention-plans-bips/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is a formal written plan to help a child who is having behavior issues in class that interfere with...
Section 504 Plans Explained
Website: https://childmind.org/article/about-section-504-plans/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español A Section 504 plan provides kids who have learning disabilities with accommodations that allow them to participate in the general curriculum at school....
What Is Bulimia Nervosa?
How bulimia, the bingeing-and-purging disorder, affects adolescents, and how it is best treated Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Daniel Le Grange, PhD What You'll Learn How is bulimia different from anorexia? Why do fewer kids with bulimia get t...
What Is Binge Eating Disorder?
And how does it affect children and teenagers? Writer: Caroline Miller What You'll Learn How does binge eating develop in children and teenagers? What is loss of control eating? How can we help kids with binge eating or loss of control eatin...
About Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Website: https://childmind.org/article/about-individual-education-programs-ieps/ Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Children can get an Individual Education Program (IEP) if they qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federa...