Childhood disintegrative disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a long-term disorder that begins in the childhood, this condition is marked by extreme detachment to other people, severe deficit with communication, and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities (Comer, 2014, p. 457). It is estimated that 1 in 1,000 children were born with ASD in 2011-2012, about double that of 2007 (Fingert, 2014, p. 1390). However, a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with ASD has been noted in the recent years; about 1 in 88 children display a patter (Comer, 2014, p. 457). ASD includes a spectrum of disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome (AS), Autistic Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).…

The effect of perceptual motor intervention on gross and fine motor skills and Social Deficit of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Abstract: This investigation examined the effects of perceptual-motor intervention on gross and fine motor skills along with social deficiency of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Eighteen school aged children with ASD were randomly selected to an experimental (n=9) or a control group (n=9). The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP)…

Mental disorders have being existed for hundreds of years, recognizing the different characteristics in many of these disorders take a collaboration of study and therapy. In order to understand the mental state of a person with a mental disorder it takes many different types of techniques o give the appropriate diagnose. Some mental disorders has many similar patterns and characteristically that can be misdiagnose is not treated properly. Asperger disorder is indeed one of the mental disorders…

Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs a child’s ability to interact and communicate with others. The term “Spectrum” refers to a wide range of symptoms and severity. ASD is defined by the American Psychiatric Association Diagnosis and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a single disorder that includes disorder’s previously considered separate. Such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, etc. In other words, Autism is a combination of multiple…

Another example of the negatives of diagnosis can be seen through an Autistic Diagnosis. The article, “Missing and misdiagnosis on the autism spectrum: Potential consequences and implications for practice” by Jones (2016), discusses the issues of missing and misdiagnosing individuals with autisms. In some cases, individuals are diagnosed with other conditions before receiving the diagnosis of autism. In other cases, individuals may have autism and another condition. Unfortunately, most of the…

Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as “a group of complex disorders of brain development.” These disorders include repetitive behavior, problems communicating verbally and nonverbally, difficulty paying attention, difficulty in social interactions, and varies learning/intellectual disabilities, these are just a general idea of what can place a child onto the Autism Spectrum. Recently the DSM-5 has moved all Autism Disorders under the same category known has ASD, these disorders like Asperger…

Many of these young children work in agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, mining and domestic service. It has been estimated that there are 215 million children working around the world instead of going to school. It refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially and morally hazardous and damaging to children. It interferes with their education by depriving them the chance to go to school, requiring them to leave school prematurely or involving them to attempt to merge school attendance…

people that increasingly glorify sex and alcohol as they get older pressure teens to feel like they need to take part in loose activities. These drastic differences between childhood and adulthood result in emotional turmoil. J.D. Salinger’s the Catcher in the Rye illustrates how harmful forcing teenagers into adults can be to their mental health and wellness. Growing up introduces people to new emotions and desires, such as lust and drinking. While transitioning from being a kid to becoming…

Physical development can be impacted in the infant if abuse is occurring. Failure to thrive (FTT) is common in infants experiencing abuse (Cole & Lanham, 2011). FTT is the inadequate growth in children or the inability to maintain growth. FTT is four times likelier to occur in children that are or have experienced abuse (Cole & Lanham, 2011). Shields, Wacogne and Wright (2012) note that the failure reverse FTT can cause long term stunting and developmental delay. It is also noted that infants…

six percent lived in a single- never married home. Now fifty-eight percent of children are now in single parent households. This is a very frightening percentage, being that it is apparent how careless people can be, not only with relationships but unprotected sex. Accidents happen not and then but as adults, the consequences are definitely known. Therefore no excuse is acceptable as to why taking care of the child should be an issue. As an adult the first thing one learns how to do is accept…