(ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or AD/HD or ADD) is a developmental disorder. It is primarily characterized by “the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone” and symptoms starting before seven years of age. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children,…

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Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions. Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; preoccupation with sexual,…

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Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorder is a general term covering several different forms of abnormal and pathological fear and anxiety. Conditions now considered anxiety disorders only came under the aegis of psychiatry at the end of the 19th century.Gelder, Mayou & Geddes (2005) explains that anxiety disorders are classified in two groups: continuous symptoms and episodic…

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Autism Parents usually notice the signs and symptoms of autism in the 1st couple of years of their child’s life. Generally speaking, the symptoms develop gradually, but some autistic children will first develop normally and then regress. Early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help autistic children gain self-care, social, and communication skills. Even though there…

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 Connecticut and New York School Bullying Lawyer Today’s digital age takes school bullying and harassment to a whole new level. Cases of school bullying as well as cyber bullying are constantly making headlines, ranging from tragic student suicides to explosive parent reactions.  Cell phones, text messages, emails, and social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter,  and Instagram, can…

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Connecticut and New York Suspension & Expulsion Lawyer Is your child facing school suspension or expulsion? With today’s strict zero tolerance policies, student suspensions and expulsions are on the rise. Police officers work in many schools and children can be suspended or expelled when they are accused of various offenses both on and off school grounds.…

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Connecticut Domestic Violence Lawyers Hartford Spousal Abuse Attorneys Domestic violence is a serious criminal charge that carries serious consequences. If you have been charged with a domestic violence, abuse or assault, it is important to contact a domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible to help you preserve your rights and privileges. Spousal abuse includes…

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If your child is the victim of bullying and harassment, you have recourse.  At the Law Office of Phillip J. Cohn, LLC, we take the time to listen to your concerns and fully understand your child’s unique needs and situation.  We will create and implement a comprehensive strategy to protect your child from bullying.  Depending…

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The work and dedication associated with effectively advocating for your child does not end at the conclusion of a PPT meeting.  In fact, what you do after a PPT meeting is just as critical as what you do during a PPT meeting.  That’s because in order to effectively advocate for your child, you must strive…

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