PSYC 407 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Psychopathology, Learning Disability
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Some affect only one area of the child"s life (like speech); others have pervasive effects. The baby"s brain is still developing for several years after birth. Problems at an early stage can affect later development. Children with autism have disruptions in early social development, and this may. If their motivation to interact with others is disrupted early, they may not want to prevent them from developing social relationships, even with their parents. learn to speak to others if other people are not important to them. Disorders usually diagnosed in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Don"t listen, lose assignments, no attention to detail. Can"t sit for long, fidgety, always on the go, and having trouble waiting for a turn, blurting out answers. Occurs in approximately 5% of school-aged children worldwide. Girls may show less obvious sx (internalizing more than externalizing). In adolescence, impulsivity manifests itself in an increased risk for stds, car. About half the children have ongoing difficulties in adulthood.
