Is autism a condition? Is Angelman syndrome an autism spectrum disorder? Why is autism a spectrum condition? What is the difference between high and low functioning autism? Is autism spectrum disorder considered an intellectual disability? Is childhood disintegrative disorder a type of autism?
An editorial is presented, in which the author discusses importance of context and its relation with childhood disability. Topics discussed include improving the condition of children with impairments and their families, use of developmental therapies for treating impairments, and use of World Health ...
Is obsessive-compulsive disorder on the autism spectrum? What are examples of compulsive behaviors? What disorder is characterized by the behavioral problems of inattention and excessive activity and can be treated with Ritalin? a. Conduct Disorder b. Learning Disabili...
Longevity, defined as the length of life, is a concept often associated with living to 90 or 100 years and is a goal deeply rooted in human aspirations across cultures and eras [1, 2]. In Chinese society, a common wish for the older adults is to ‘live to be a hundred.’ However,...
The average IQ score is volatile during childhood and adolescence, although it is not clear why, but after that, it remains stable throughout life. The average IQ of the population in general, however, has increased over time. This is known as the Flynn Effect, named after James Flynn who...
The Fear Survey Schedule for Children-Revised (FSSC-R) is a widely used self-report questionnaire that purports to measure the number of fears and the overall level of fearfulness in children. A number of studies have shown that the ten most common childhood fears can be found on the Dange...
learning disabilities can lead to a variety of problems with functioning in everyday life. While this problem is often associated with children, many adults struggle with learning disabilities as well. Some of the most common signs of a learning disability in adults include an inability to concentr...
Among other challenges, the postpartum period can introduce mental health risks like postpartum depression and, for some, postpartum psychosis. Getty Images Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious condition that impacts an estimated one in 1,000 mothers in the weeks after they give birth. ...
c) disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. d) personality disorders. What do you think about the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children? How many people with depression seek treatment? How many people have paranoid personality disorder? What is the most common ...
In some situations, short-termdisability benefitscould also provide partial income replacement and support. Do you have questions about your legal rights surrounding FMLA parental leave eligibility, state parental leave policies for fathers, paternity leave for fathers, or paid paternity leave benefits?