Hyperactivity disorderRepetitive BehaviorsPsychosisCognitiveAutistic disorderPervasiveAnxietyClinicianBipolar disorderAutism spectrumDiagnosisMental health diDevelopmental disordersElementary schoolAggressionSymptomsPediatricChildrenGeneticAdolescenceFactorsDiagnostic criteriaConditionsADHDArticleRiskIncludeTreatmentConditionMakePopulationStudy
Hyperactivity disorder4
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly occurring behavioral disorder among children. (medscape.com)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder usually diagnosed during childhood. (medscape.com)
- A Latent Class Analysis to Identify Variation in Caregivers' Preferences for their Child's Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment: Do Stated Preferences Match Current Treatment? (mcmaster.ca)
- A web-based intervention for elementary school teachers of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (mcmaster.ca)
Repetitive Behaviors1
- The qualitative impairments in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors that define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are frequently associated with other psychological conditions that may have a profound effect on the day-to-day functioning of individuals with ASD. (sagepub.com)
Psychosis2
- Finally, the patient's symptoms must not occur exclusively in the context of a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), schizophrenia or psychosis, or be better explained by another medical or mental health condition. (medscape.com)
- Inclusion criteria were: 1) individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, first episode psychosis or clinical high risk 2) assessed all six MATRICS neurocognitive domains (processing speed, attention, working memory, verbal learning & memory, visual learning & memory, reasoning & problem solving), 3) reported correlations between all six MATRICS neurocognitive domains and global NS. (mcgill.ca)
Cognitive4
- As molecular genetics and cognitive neuroscience developed, furthering the understanding of these disorders, new criteria now grouped them under autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emphasizing deficits in social interaction. (medscape.com)
- This paper will describe studies related to FemNAT-CD project concerning neuro-biological, neuro-cognitive and clinical characteristics of Conduct Disorder in female adolescents as well as new psychotherapeutic and pharmacological approaches. (bvsalud.org)
- Individuals with ASD show significant variability in symptom expression, levels of cognitive functioning, and comorbid psychiatric conditions. (sagepub.com)
- Background: Evidence of neurological, cognitive, and neuropsychological effects of manganese (Mn) exposure from drinking water (WMn) in children has generated widespread public health concern. (nih.gov)
Autistic disorder2
- Under DSM-IV, pervasive developmental disorder included four separate disorders: autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, childhood disintegrative dsorder, and Rett syndrome in addition to the catch-all diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). (medscape.com)
- We reviewed the recent literature on medicines used to manage inattention, impulsiveness, and overactivity in children with pervasive developmental disorders (autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, Asperger's disorder) using computer searches of pharmacologic studies. (nih.gov)
Pervasive4
- Historically, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) described a group of several disparate disorders unified under the main principle of delayed language development and deficits in social interaction. (medscape.com)
- In a study from New York, the new DSM-5 criteria for ASD were found to identify 91% of children previously diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) on the basis of DSM-IV criteria. (medscape.com)
- Most individuals diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) from DSM-IV should still meet the criteria for ASD in DSM-5 or another, more accurate DSM-5 diagnosis. (medscape.com)
- However, girls with Conduct Disorder often have particularly severe and pervasive symptoms, with a high psychiatric comorbidity. (bvsalud.org)
Anxiety1
- For example, when aggression is a response to anxiety or frustration, the most helpful interventions target those symptoms and the circumstances that produce them rather than exclusively focusing on aggressive behavior. (myaspergerschild.com)
Clinician1
- Moreover, the diagnostic process requires a clinician who is well-versed in the ADHD diagnostic criteria, has experience with ADHD patients, and has the clinical acumen to make determinations about normal and abnormal patterns of behavior. (medscape.com)
Bipolar disorder1
- It has become fashionable to consider aggression as prima facie evidence of bipolar disorder, particularly when Aspergers kids are distractible, restless, and have chronically decreased need for sleep. (myaspergerschild.com)
Autism spectrum1
- The new diagnostic category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in DSM-5 sought to improve specificty of diagnosis by clarifying that ASD is not a degenerative disorder, thereby eliminating childhood disintegrative disorder. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis7
- These assessment recommendations emphasize the importance of collecting parent and teacher rating scales, using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV criteria as the basis for making an ADHD diagnosis, and evaluating for comorbid conditions. (medscape.com)
- The ADHD diagnostic process is complicated by several factors including the subjectivity of the ADHD diagnosis, differential diagnosis with comorbid conditions, and the inconsistent manifestation of ADHD symptomatology across development. (medscape.com)
- ADHD assessment methods and tools, the process of assessing for comorbid conditions and making differential diagnosis, and when to make a referral to specialists are reviewed. (medscape.com)
- [ 6 ] These subtype prevalence rates are likely to be different in clinic-referred samples than those reported in this epidemiological study since children with disruptive symptoms (e.g., hyperactive/impulsive symptoms) are more likely to be referred by parents and teachers for diagnosis and treatment. (medscape.com)
- To date, no objective tests whether neuropsychological, neuroimaging or genetic have been established that can be used to reliably determine if a child has an ADHD diagnosis. (medscape.com)
- With the improved specificity of DSM-5 criteria, including the introduction of the new diagnosis "social (pragmatic) communication disorder," more consistent prevalence rates of communication disorders, distinct from ASDs, were determined. (medscape.com)
- Conduct Disorder is a diagnosis associated with behaviors at risk for the health and development of the subject, with high social costs and with serious consequences for the adolescent's life context. (bvsalud.org)
Mental health di2
- Like all mental health disorders, the diagnostic criteria rely on a set of subjective criteria that require a clinical judgment about the presence or absence of symptoms. (medscape.com)
- All these aspects imply having a national mental health policy dedicated to taking charge of young people with mental health disorders, and accompanying them across the border between children and adults' mental health services. (bvsalud.org)
Developmental disorders1
- Aman, M.G. Stimulant drug effects in developmental disorders and hyperactivity-- toward a resolution of disparate findings. (nih.gov)
Elementary school1
Aggression1
- At elevated exposures, Mn has been associated with increased levels of externalizing behaviors, including irritability, aggression, and impulsivity. (nih.gov)
Symptoms4
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV diagnostic criteria define three ADHD subtypes based on the presence of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms: predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type and combined type. (medscape.com)
- Symptoms of PDD or ASD that may begin during the first year of life include lack of joint attention. (medscape.com)
- Many individuals with ASD have psychiatric symptoms beyond those that form diagnostic criteria for the disorder, with up to 70% of people with ASD having one comorbid disorder and 40% probably having two or more disorders. (sagepub.com)
- BACKGROUND: Negative symptoms (NS) are a core symptom domain in schizophrenia spectrum disorders and are associated with poorer social and vocational functioning, and with increased likelihood and durations of hospital admission. (mcgill.ca)
Pediatric1
- While some toddlers may be identified through pediatric screening using instruments such as the M-CHAT,[5] many children may escape clinical attention until adolescence. (medscape.com)
Children2
- An array of theoretic models has been proposed to understand aggressive behavior in children with Aspergers [24]. (myaspergerschild.com)
- Study children were rated by their school teachers on externalizing and internalizing items of classroom behavior using the standardized Child Behavior Checklist-Teacher's Report Form (CBCL-TRF). (nih.gov)
Genetic1
- Molecular genetic research indentified a single defect as the basis of Rett's disorder, which then clarified that not all individuals with Rett syndrome have social deficits. (medscape.com)
Adolescence1
- The purpose of this article is to summarize the objectives of the project "FemNAT-CD", in order to promote greater knowledge of the clinical characteristics of females who show a Conduct Disorder in adolescence. (bvsalud.org)
Factors1
- Is there an increased risk for dementia or other disorders or risk factors across the lifespan? (nih.gov)
Diagnostic criteria2
- These revisions have generated new diagnostic criteria for ASD in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). (medscape.com)
- Hervey M. Cleckley, an American psychiatrist, influenced the initial diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality reaction/disturbance in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as did American psychologist George E. Partridge. (wikipedia.org)
Conditions1
- Conditions with social communication deficits without clear social interaction issues are now grouped under communication disorders. (medscape.com)
ADHD1
- For TSC-associated neuropsychiatric disorder (TAND): refer to a suitable professional to provide appropriate treatment, which may include ABA therapy and consideration of medication for those with ADHD. (nih.gov)
Article1
- This group of disorders will be referred to as ASD throughout the article. (medscape.com)
Risk1
- Our aim was to test the hypothesis that persisting and recovering NSSI may have a different longitudinal risk for suicidal ideation and behavior and that the intensity of Cyclothymic Hypersensitive Temperament (CHT) may increase this risk. (bvsalud.org)
Include2
- In the mildest presentation, the disorder may include a child aged 9 years with poor peer interactions, normal verbal abilities, and mild nonverbal disabilities. (medscape.com)
- The DSM and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) subsequently introduced the diagnoses of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and dissocial personality disorder (DPD) respectively, stating that these diagnoses have been referred to (or include what is referred to) as psychopathy or sociopathy. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment1
- Unfortunately, the request for treatment typically follows a crisis and the press for a rapid, effective end to the behaviors may not permit the gathering of much data or discussion. (myaspergerschild.com)
Condition2
- Psychopathy is a mental health condition characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits. (wikipedia.org)
- It is important to understand that aggressive behavior is not always associated with just one condition and can have highly varied sources. (myaspergerschild.com)
Make1
- The social limitations of Aspergers make it difficult for kids with the disorder to develop coping strategies for soothing themselves and containing difficult emotions. (myaspergerschild.com)
Population1
- This disorder is predominantly found in the male population. (bvsalud.org)
Study1
- In medicine, patho- has a more specific meaning of disease (thus pathology has meant the study of disease since 1610, and psychopathology has meant the study of mental disorder in general since 1847. (wikipedia.org)