1. I CAN Distinguish the developmental disorders by symptoms Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007

2. Autism 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for the child's age and development. 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..

6. 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.

7. CAN I Distinguish the developmental disorders by symptoms Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007