Psychology Online

At a meeting of the Icelandic Medical Association last week, Yale University child psychologist Fred Volkmar gave a presentation on how the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is changing the definition of autism. In his talk, Volkmar came to a startling conclusion: more than half of the people who meet the existing criteria for autism would not meet the APA’s new definition of autism    .. more …

These days many parents can become overly focused on their children’s happiness and achievements, but this intense focus–and the constant praising that goes with it–can imperil a deeper development of childrens’ moral qualities. What kinds of achievement pressure are constructive and what kinds are destructive? How can we raise children who are happy, high achieving and moral? What are the key    .. more …

No one wants to believe that his or her child might have something wrong with them and require the services of a child psychologist. However, you need to remember that it is your responsibility to do what is best for your child. How do you know if you need to consider a child psychologist?
Before you make this decision, consider some of the warning signs that will help you to    .. more …

NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire/ — This August, the Duchess of York and Sterling Children’s Books will publish Helping Hand Books, a series designed to help children understand personal and social    .. more …

PANAMA CITY — When he was a child, Dennis Creamer was abused by his drunken biological father, by one of his brothers and sexually abused by a family friend. Defense witnesses also said Monday that    .. more …

“OK, that’s your third one”: A child psychologist offers some tips for dealing with children ages 4 through 7 who constantly demand attention from their parents. Allot kids no more than three    .. more …