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Unmasking Autism: The Rising Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults and Across Genders

Over the years, there has been greater awareness (in research, practice, and the general population) of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its detection across a person’s lifespan. This growing recognition and heightened understanding are reflected in the surge in ASD diagnoses among adults1. In addition, the clinical community and the...

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The Conners CPT Online Suite is Now Available

There is a new way to administer, score, and generate reports with only an internet connection. MHS is thrilled to announce the launch of the online version of the Conners Continuous Performance Tests Suite (Conners CPT Online Suite). The Conners Continuous Performance Tests Online Suite...

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Enhancing Care with MHS Tools: Bridging Gaps in Open-Source Solutions

The healthcare landscape is evolving towards patient-centered care as technology advances and needs change. Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is a systematic approach to improving treatment and intervention outcomes by routinely gathering and using client-reported data. While open-source tools can provide some of this information, complementing these tools by using scientifically backed...

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Psicon’s MHS Integration for Healthcare Excellence

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, operational excellence is paramount. Psicon, a leading provider of neurodevelopmental healthcare services in the UK, embarked on a transformative journey to enhance their operational efficiency and improve patient care. This blog explores how Psicon's integration of MHS Solutions revolutionized their processes...

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Beyond the First Session: Therapy Retention

The rates of client dropout, arguably a stigmatizing term in and of itself, have been a topic of interest in the literature for over 50 years. Despite interest, there remains a lack of consensus on its definition and why clients discontinue therapy. Study results also vary in terms of dropout...

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ADHD’s Emotional Layer: The Dynamics of Dysregulation

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms manifest differently across ADHD's varied presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Each subtype has also been associated with emotional dysregulation to varying degrees, with the combined presentation often exhibiting more severe difficulties1.

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ADHD Transitions: Navigating from Adolescence into Early Adulthood

Every developmental stage carries unique pitfalls and triumphs, and the progression from teenager to young adult is no different. The complexity of this transition is exponentially increased for youth with ADHD as they are confronted with new academic, relationship, and life skill challenges in the context of reduced structure and...

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ADHD Evaluations and Executive Function for Student Success

Enhancing outcomes: ADHD evaluations focused on executive function

Executive functioning can be defined as an overarching concept representing important cognitive processes, including planning, working memory, attention, inhibition, self-monitoring, self-regulation, and initiation. Challenges with executive functioning may not always be tied to a single diagnosis and can be observed across a large...

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Assessing Executive Functioning to Build Workplace Resilience

Executive dysfunction in individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges throughout their lifespan. It can impede various aspects of daily life, including maintaining personal tasks (e.g., paying bills), sustaining positive relationships, and achieving professional goals. This blog explores a case study inspired by a collection of real stories and...

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