is believed that emotional or neurological problems can affect a child’s ability to speak without a stutter. Most stuttering will go away on its own, but if it persists the child should be referred to a speech therapist (Woolfolk, 2013). Speech disorders also include voicing problems. A voicing problem is the third type of speech impediment. This could involve speaking at inappropriate pitches, monotonies, quality, or loudness. Children who have speech impairments are sent to speech therapists…
relationship between ADHD and other disorders such as, oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD) or even conduct disorder (CD) (Bilgiç, 2013). But one of the most common relationships ADHD has is with anxiety disorders. Some studies have shown that about 25 % of children with ADHD have anxiety (Bilgiç, 2013). The more levels of anxiety sensitivity the more severe CD symptoms are in ADHD children. With this being said, anxiety mixed with ADHD can open more doors to exposing other disorders. Anxiety…
Learning disabilities are a group of learning disorders characterized by inadequate development of specific academic, language and speech skills. Learning disorders are ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), dyslexia, dyscalculia, and communication disorders. ADHD is a behavior disorder characterized by excessive inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Inattention behaviors are they are easily distracted from tasks and activities, don’t pay attention to instructions and details,…
treatment centers provide care and rehabilitation for the whole child, not just the juvenile behavior. RTC’S provide treatment for issues such as; Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Residential treatment centers also provide structure for educational issues, some personality disorders and phase of life issues, as well as drug and alcohol abuse counseling. Residents seem to responds better to the one-on-one…
Conduct Disorder (CD) is a behavioral issue concerning children who regularly operate in a style that contravenes social criterion and the intrinsic privilege of others. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is the less relentless of the two disorders, but without treatment that is focused on belligerent and intractable behavior the symptoms can worsen and lead to (CD) based off austerity. The habits that stem from (CD) and (ODD) are similar to those of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…
how I got it. There are probably other people out there wondering how or why they got it. So what is ADHD? It affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD used to be called Attention-Deficit Disorder or ADD. ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a problem of not being able to focus, being really active. Children with ADHD may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school, paying attention, hyperactivity, and…
hyperactivity disorder, abbreviated as ADHD, is both a developmental and neurobiological condition that affects children and teenagers and continues to exhibit itself all the way into adulthood. ADHD is the most prevalent diagnosed mental disorder that occurs in children. In essence, children that suffer from ADHD are hyperactive, they are unable to control their impulses, and they tend to have difficulty with paying attention. In order for a child to be diagnosed with this attention deficit…
deficit disorders. Some suffer from mild attention deficit disorders, while some have severe attention problems. Teenagers with ADD and ADHD have problems with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. There are many medications that can make those problems go away for a short time; however these medications come at a cost. These medications can cause many side effects, including depression. There are many studies that show a close link between ADHD and depression and anxiety disorders.…
prevalent sleep disorder is insomnia, a disorder in which one is unable to fall asleep and/or stay asleep. There are three types of insomnia: Short-term, Primary, and Secondary. Short-term insomnia can be caused by a number of things, including jet lag, extreme temperature, stress, medication, and emotional or physical discomfort. The most common form of insomnia is primary insomnia, and is more common in women than men and increases with age. Secondary insomnia can be caused by mental disorders…
"Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person binges and purges. Bingeing means eating a large amount of food in a short period of time. Purging means getting rid of all the food by self-induced vomiting; abuse of laxatives, diet pills, and/or diuretics, excessive exercising; or fasting"( Teen Health and Wellness 2015). All over the world studies have been conducted and have shown that bulimia currently affects 1 to 3 percent of middle and high school girls and 1 to 4 percent of the…