Understanding Emotional Disorders in Children: When to Seek Help
Childhood Emotional Disorders Hello Dr. Chang, My daughter is four years old and has a very strong-willed personality. She can cry for an hour if she doesn't want to walk or go to school. She expresses her problems through crying and gets angry easily. For example, if someo...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin reply Psychiatry
Based on your description, your child may possess some challenging temperamental traits, which are innate and difficult to change. If the surrounding environment does not adequately understand these characteristics and limitations, it may lead to poor interactions when addressing...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Disorders in Children: When to Seek Help
Understanding Emotional Outbursts in Young Adults with Autism
In childhood, the physician diagnosed mild autism? I am asking for a friend—he is now 21 years old. He was diagnosed with mild autism as a child. Recently, he has been experiencing some issues after a phone argument with his girlfriend, which led to a breakup. As a result, he sud...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin reply Psychiatry
It is recommended to seek evaluation from a pediatric psychologist or child psychiatrist to: 1. further confirm the diagnosis, 2. understand the contributing factors related to emotional dysregulation and behavior, 3. determine the frequency of visits based on the severity of the...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Outbursts in Young Adults with Autism
Navigating a Relationship with a Partner Who Has Mild Autism
Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder My boyfriend was diagnosed with mild autism as a child. He actively participates in social groups now, wanting to change his previously silent personality. However, there have been instances where he expresses his emotions in an explosive manner. For...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin reply Psychiatry
If someone has been diagnosed with mild autism, they may still exhibit the following characteristics: 1. A fixation on their own thoughts 2. Poor communication and planning skills 3. Limited interests 4. Deficient communication skills 5. Rigid thinking with a lack of flexibility ...[Read More] Navigating a Relationship with a Partner Who Has Mild Autism
Understanding Behavioral Challenges in Children: Insights for Educators
Is it possible that the symptoms belong to pediatric psychiatry or neurophysiology? Dear Dr. Zhang, I am an elementary school resource teacher, and I have a female student, Xiao Yi (pseudonym), whose behaviors have left both the classroom teachers and resource teachers unsure of...
Dr. Zhang Jiexin reply Psychiatry
Hello! Thank you for your letter. To address this case, it is essential to first understand the underlying causes of the child's issues and explore the formation and development of this behavioral pattern. Therefore, it is necessary to collect and clarify the following infor...[Read More] Understanding Behavioral Challenges in Children: Insights for Educators
Understanding IQ: What Are the Limits and Can It Be Improved?
IQ issues Hello, doctor: May I ask what is the highest recorded IQ? Is it possible to reach 200 or above? I often hear about an IQ of 180; does this represent a kind of limit? What would be considered a low IQ? Is it possible to improve IQ through certain methods? I have been una...
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What exactly is intelligence? There is no clear definition. In general, it represents a person's ability to acquire skills, solve problems, and adapt to the environment. Educators emphasize it as the "ability to learn," while philosophers and mathematicians focus o...[Read More] Understanding IQ: What Are the Limits and Can It Be Improved?