1. Disorders of Childhoodpp

2. Opener: What two disorders are MOST likely to be diagnosed in childhood? Why do you think that?
ADD/ADHD
Autism

3. Click Here for DSM IV Link
ADD
ADHD
How would this label hurt a student?
How would this abnormality hurt a student?
Click Here for DSM IV Link

4. ADHD
Many students/ children with ADHD are popular- they find it easy to make friends.
BUT
It is hard for them to pay attention
It is easy to be distracted
It is hard to sit still
Ted Link

5. 80% of students diagnosed with ADHD are male

6. Reading:
Turn to p. 509 in your psych books
Read: In Their Own Words

8. Autism Diagnosis continues to rise at an exponential level… Why?

9. Autism 299.00 Autistic Disorder
qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:
marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors, such as eye-to- eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction.

10. Read 506-509 Answer questions 1-7 on your study guide

11. Exit Ticket Answer in at least four complete sentences (Ashley).
Why do you think ADHD and Autism are seen as childhood disorders?
Do you know anyone with ADHD or Autism?
What do you think they need most?