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Developmental Disorders Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Autism A 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/Disorder A milder variant of Autistic Disorder. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 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. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 It is estimated that dyslexia affects between 5% and 17% of the U.S. population.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 ADHD ADHD Attention-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 Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Ritalin Methylphenidate Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 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 Terms Kibbles & Bits, Kiddy-Cocaine, Skippy, Smarties, Vitamin R.

Adjustment Disorders Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

Adjustment Disorders Relatively mild problems that do not fit well under other headings The largest group of people fit into this category. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Examples include…. Mild depression Job, marital or academic problems Physical complaints Parent-child problems Bereavement Malingering (faking an illness)

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Shyness 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.