PSYC 3140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism
18 Oct 2011
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Development psychology the study of how disorders arise and how they change with time. Is an immediate step in language development. Not a symptom of autism, just a sign of relatively delayed language skills. Developmental disorder featuring maladaptive levels of inattention, excessive activity, and impulsiveness. One of the most common reasons children are referred for mental health services. Pattern of inattention not pay attention in school or work related tasks. Hyperactivity fidgeting, trouble for sitting for a length of time. Impulsivity acting apparently without thinking blurting out answers before questions have been completed. Can disrupt academic efforts as well as social relationships. Difficulty sustaining their attention on a task or activity. Either inattention or both hyperactivity and impulsivity must be present for someone to be diagnosed with adhd. Reading, mathematics, or written expression performance substantially below levels expected relative to the person"s age, iq, and education.
