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Disorders Similar to Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a diverse array of markers and traits. So much so that every individual on the autism spectrum experiences a variety of symptoms different to the next person and many ASD symptoms can be found in... Read more >>

Conditions That May Look Like Autism, but Aren’t

A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a group of neurodevelopment (or brain pathway) disorders that cause behavior and communication... Read more >>

Family Digital Wellness Guide [web resource]

The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School’s online Digital Wellness Guide is designed to provide parents and caregivers with information and guidance based on clinical evidence and scientific research. In it, they discuss both the... Read more >>

Living with Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about medical care—it’s about daily management, not a cure. In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk about the mental health and social impact of chronic illness with CHC experts Tracy Cavaligos, PhD,... Read more >>

Chronic Illness in Teens

Being a teen is stressful even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness during adolescence can complicate development. The illness, treatment, hospitalization, and surgery (when necessary) all magnify concerns about a teen’s physical appearance. They also interfere with the process of... Read more >>

Psychological Complications of Chronic Illness

When a child is first diagnosed with a chronic illness, all families experience some combination of shock, disbelief, anger, fear and worry. Children may ask, “Why me?” And parents will ask, “Why did this happen to my child?” These are... Read more >>
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