Clarissa Steffen, Ed.D.

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Location: Auburn, CA
Website: http://www.lifespandevelopmentcenter.com
Last Seen: 5/8/2008

I am a psychologist, certified alcohol and drug counselor and a naturopath. I am also a certified natural health professional and herbalist. I have published five books (two of my own), and three CDs. I write music intuitively for relaxation. I work with individuals, couples and families on health and wellness issues. Along with my private practice; I have a forensic practice in which I provide child custody evaluations for the courts. Writing is my stress release. I run a writers group.

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by kaycee1018 on 07/22/08 : CLARISSA, I plan on making the facial cream, but would like a little help on the quantities for all the ingredients. I'm not familiar with anything like this that can be made at home so I don't know how much of some of the ingredients to use. thanks, Kristin ...
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by Clarissa Steffen, Ed.D. on 05/08/08 : Your heartfelt response exemplifies the problem with diagnostic labels. Labels can be hurtful, never my intent. Autism is considered a disorder (not a disease). As I referenced, we are learning about the "spectrum" of autistic disorders. Conditions such as Asperger's Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder are some other examples of what we are learning to understand about development. There are many aspects of brain development that are still a mystery. Glad to hear you had a happy outcome, thank you for sharing. I don't think any life is "good for nothing." Childhood autism is a difficult road for a family, and many parents mourn because their child has suffering. On that point we can agree to disagree, respectfully! ...
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How to Identify Autism on 05/08/08

Your heartfelt response exemplifies the problem with diagnostic labels. Labels can be hurtful, never my intent. Autism is considered a disorder (not a disease). As I referenced, we are learning about the "spectrum" of autistic disorders. Conditions such as Asperger's Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder are some other examples of what we are learning to understand about development. There are many aspects of brain development that are still a mystery. Glad to hear you had a happy outcome, thank you for sharing. I don't think any life is "good for nothing." Childhood autism is a difficult road for a family, and many parents mourn because their child has suffering. On that point we can agree to disagree, respectfully!
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