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Developmental

Disorders

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Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

AutismA developmental disorder marked by

disabilities in language, social interaction, and the ability to understand another person’s state

of mind.

A fundamental brain disorder with genetic influences

Asperger’s Syndrome/DisorderAsperger’s Syndrome/Disorder

A milder variant of Autistic Disorder.

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It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development.

People with Asperger's often display intense interests.

Dyslexia/ Developmental Reading Disorder

A reading disability, thought by some experts to involve a brain disorder in the language processing center.

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It is estimated that dyslexia affects between 5%

and 17% of the U.S. population.

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ADHDADHDAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A developmental disability involving short attention span, distractibility, and extreme difficulty in remaining inactive for any period of time..

For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range

for the child's age and development.

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Percent of Youth 4-17 ever diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: :

National Survey of Children's Health, 2003

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Ritalin Methylphenidate

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It is believed that it works by activating the brain stem arousal system and cortex.

Pharmacologically, it works on the neurotransmitter dopamine, and in that respect

resembles the stimulant characteristics of cocaine.

Street Name / Slang TermsKibbles & Bits, Kiddy-Cocaine, Skippy,

Smarties, Vitamin R.

Adjustment

Disorders

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Adjustment DisordersAdjustment Disorders

Relatively mild problems that do not fit well under other headings

The largest group of people fit into this category.

 

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 Examples include….Mild depressionJob, marital or academic problemsPhysical complaintsParent-child problemsBereavementMalingering (faking an illness)

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ShynessShyness

A distressing pattern of avoiding or withdrawing from social contact.

It is treatable, but it is not a DSM-IV disorder

Shyness may come from

personality introversion,

genetic traits, or the

environment in which a person

is raised.