Category Archives: Special Education

ADHD and Medication

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Joseph A DePinto, LCSW

The following is a discussion post for my online chemical dependency class this week. It will be interesting to see if there are any students who start to moralize the issue. There are always one or two. Let me share … Continue reading →

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Down Syndrome Longevity

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Joseph A DePinto, LCSW

Down Syndrome Longevity – Health News Story – WSOC Charlotte.

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Study reveals problems with ADHD drugs

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Joseph A DePinto, LCSW

An Australian study has revealed a significant lack of effect of conventional drugs used to treat ADHD. Click Here For Full Article at Big Pond News.

Posted in Education, Social Work, Special Education, SWU 130 Chemical Dependency | 1 Comment

Brain imaging may help diagnose autism

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Joseph A DePinto, LCSW

ScienceDaily (2010-01-10) — Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) process sound and language a fraction of a second slower than children without ASDs, and measuring magnetic signals that mark this delay may become a standardized way to diagnose autism. While … Continue reading →

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