by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new term is emerging for an old trap — “reel addiction,” the compulsive pull of endless short-form video, now affecting nearly one in six young people and plenty of adults too. With the rise of digital media access, a concerning trend is emerging among...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 17, 2026 | Autism, News
As autism diagnoses climb, the most severely affected are being left behind — and advocates say recognizing “profound autism” as a distinct diagnosis is the only way to get them the care they need. Experts are increasingly calling for “profound...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 10, 2026 | Autism, News
Many autistic patients carry a hidden web of physical conditions — POTS, gut disorders, hypermobility — linked by a dysregulated nervous system that fragmented care tends to miss. Recent insights from Carrie Friedman, NP, published on KevinMD, highlight the complex...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 4, 2026 | Autism, News
Long before autism is diagnosed, one early sign may show up in how a child reacts to sound, light, and touch — and new research suggests it could help identify at-risk children sooner. Children with a family history of autism or attention deficit hyperactivity...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Feb 3, 2026 | Autism, News
Many autistic children can’t put their stress into words — but a strand of hair may reveal what they can’t say, offering a biological window into the chronic stress they silently carry. Autistic children often struggle to communicate their feelings...
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