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The following section provides links to different web sites and publications that may help you in your search to find accurate information to help others or yourself. Click on any underlined phrase to gain access to that site.
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Coaching Mental Health (including Autism information) Self-Help
Ask the Therapist- link to our page where you can ask a professional therapist a question regarding a mental health or coaching issue.
Coachville: Site that provides help and information for people interested in Personal and Executive Coaching. Good place for professionals who are interested in learning about becoming a Coach, also helpful for people who would like more information before working with a coach.
Starting Over- A daytime TV show showing Coaching in action!. This site gives information about the NBC daytime series Starting Over a reality show that features three women who are making changes in their lives with the help of 2 professional Life Coaches.
Adult ADHD screening tool.
Good tool to determine if an
adult has ADHD. In Adobe Acrobat format (if you need Acrobat reader, lclick on the icon
below. You will be taken to
that site to download a free copy of the 'reader').
American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines. This link allows you to see what the current research says regarding specific treatments (both therapy and medication) for different psychiatric disorders.
Asperger's syndrome practice guidelines. Helpful document in Adobe Acrobat format describing what the best practices are when dealing with persons with Asperger's syndrome (see below if you need Adobe Acrobat)
Asperger Society of Michigan web site. Great source for Michigan based activities and supports
Autism "quackwatch" article. Best summary of all of the recent "treatments" for autism and the lack of supporting scientific research for many, if not most procedures.
Autism and Behavior Therapy- great article about the use of Behavior Therapy and Autism
Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis article Article that describes what is currently accepted knowledge about ABA and its use in treating people with Autism.
Brookes Publishing. Where you can find guidebooks, texts, videos and other tools relating to helping people with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)- explanation and examples from the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Great, in depth explanation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy- web page. This is the site to contact the organization that is linked to Marsha Linehan and her colleagues. This scientifically verified treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder and other chronic mental health issues is considered 'state of the art' treatment by most legitimate mental health sources.
Facilitated Communication (transcript of PBS show in 1993). The linked transcript is a word for word script of the Frontline episode where the validity of FC was challenged in a court case. Due to this, a scientific study was done to test whether or not this procedure actually allows people with disabilities to communicate, or if the 'speech' is actually created by the facilitator. Very interesting reading.
Jack's Place For Autism a collaborative effort between Jim and Lisa Price, parents of an autistic child, and Oakland University (Michigan). Great site for announcements regarding training opportunities and other events related to Autism. Good for parents and professionals. Also, check out the 'lending library' of books related to autism.
Michigan Mental Health Networker The site contains listings for therapists and mental health clinics in Southeastern Michigan as well as a "reading room" with noteworthy articles from leading newspapers regarding mental health issues.
"More than words" program. From the Hanen Center - a recognized leader in early language learning interventions.
National Institute of Mental Health: Site maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Lists information about treatment and current research for all types of mental disorders and developmental disabilities. Particularly helpful to research the best and most "state of the art" treatments for a particular psychological problem or mental disorder. The Autism Pamphlet tells about the state of the art treatments for people with Autism as well as the unreliable and unproven treatments that are being touted to unsuspecting caregivers.
OCD Foundation web site is a great place to find information regarding self help resources for people who suffer with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Link to page regarding most effective treatments is very informative. Also contains a OCD self administered test to see if you have this disorder.
Surgeon General Report regarding health
care for developmentally disabled persons. Before the
end of his tenure, Dr. David Satcher, the Surgeon General of the United States
directed a review of the way the American Health Care system mistreats
developmentally disabled persons. This is a great review and gives ideas
for advocacy in this important area. (in Adobe Acrobat format- Click here to get
Adobe Acrobat reader).
"Son-Rise" information. Son-Rise is a program for training parents and educators about working with Autistic children within the context of their own families. Linked article provides a brief review and some additional links to other reading material.
Autistics.org A site that was developed by and for people with autism to allow them a voice on the web.
Psychological Broadcasting Company: Site that offers professional continuing education concerning topics relevant to psychologists or interested persons who just want to learn about psychology. They host symposia- panels of leading thinkers discuss important journal articles.- Continuing education credits available. They also offers seminars and conferences in an 'e-learning' format. There is also an extensive library offered.
Mental Health Information Center Sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) this site provides different articles and a powerful search capability to allow users to find out up to date information regarding any mental health subject.
NAMI- the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. This site is the home site for NAMI, and advocacy and political action group that supports people with mental illness. Good site for political news regarding national and state policy regarding services for people with mental illness.
NMHA-The National Mental Health Association site. This site is probably the best and most balanced organization devoted to mental health advocacy and education efforts. Lots of information on treatment of mental disorders and conditions as well as news releases, policy statements and prevention information.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis: Scientific journal
The Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic
offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children with social
disabilities, usually focusing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention. The
clinic is headed by Fred Volkmar, M.D., and Ami Klin, Ph.D., two of the most
respected experts in the field of autism, Asperger's Syndrome (AS), and other
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs). We are also conducting several
large research projects on autism, AS, and other PDDs. The clinic is located in
the Child Study Center at Yale
University, in New Haven, CT.
Personality type assessment. This site allows the user to take personality tests on line (i.e. Myers-Briggs inventory). There may be a fee for taking the full test.
Be Relaxed: This site provides access to an assessment scale that will help you determine your risk for stress. There is also a link to an additional personality test that can help you investigate how you react to stresses.
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