| Autism - Autism is a complex disorder |
| AutismAutism is a complex disorder which affects a child's ability to interact with the world around them. Signs of autism include poor speech and a lack of interest in other people. Parents usually have significant concerns before a diagnosis of autism is made. |
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| Behavioural disorders in children. |
| All young children can be naughty, defiant and impulsive from time to time, which is perfectly normal. However, some children have extremely difficult and challenging behaviours that are outside the norm for their age. The most common disruptive behaviour disorders include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These three behavioural disorders share some common symptoms, so diagnosis can be difficult and time consuming. A child or adolescent may have two or even all three disorders at the same time. Other exacerbating factors can include emotional problems, mood disorders, family difficulties and substance abuse. |
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| Behavioural disorders in children. |
| Some children have extremely difficult and challenging behaviours that are outside the norm for their age. The most common disruptive behaviour disorders include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). |
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| Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents |
| Most parents report having some conduct related problems with children at some time or another. However, the "conduct disorder" label may only be warranted if those behaviours are persistent and impinge on the basic rights of others, if major age-appropriate societal norms are violated, or if there is significant impairment in everyday functioning at home or school. This paper examines in detail the diagnostic criteria of conduct disorder, the course and causes of the disorder and considers some appropriate treatment approaches. |
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