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Aspergers Syndrome

The characteristics of Asperger’s Disorder are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. PsychNet-UK Aspeger’s Syndrome Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Asperger East Anglia – Offers personal, friendly assistance for everyone with Asperger syndrome and their families […]

Autism

Autism – The tendency to be absorbed in oneself; a condition in which one’s thoughts, feelings and desires are governed by one’s internal apprehensions of the world PsychNet-UK Autism Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. In order to view the video you must have java script enabled in your browser! […]

Cluttering

Cluttering is a communication disorder that affects one’s ability to convey messages to others in a clear and/or concise manner. Individuals with cluttered speech often report that their listeners have difficulty understanding them, and attribute this to factors such as their rate of speech, the clarity of their speech, and/or the organization or relevance of […]

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), previously known as Clumsy Child syndrome, is a general term used to describe personsa, children and adults, who are awkward, uncoordinated, poor coordination and clumsiness. Developmental Coordination Disorder PsychNet-UK Developmental Coordination Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Development Coordinator Disorder – MedLine Plus.Developmental coordination disorder […]

Disruptive Behavior Disorder

Disruptive Behavior Disorders are disorders where disruptive behavior is a major characteristic. Disruptive Behavior Disorders, consist of a group of disorders; oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Disruptive Behavior Disorder PsychNet-UK Disruptive Behavior Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. No Video Available Attention Deficit and Disruptive […]

Dyscalculia

Is a condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic sufferers may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, inability to grasp number, and have problems learning maths facts and processes. Dyscalculia  See Also Mathematics Disorder – Click Here PsychNet-UK Dyscalculia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Dyscalculia.Org – […]

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common type of learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in the reading and spelling of words. Dyslexia PsychNet-UK Dyslexia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. In order to view the video you must have java script enabled in your browser! Adult Dyslexia Organisation – Include […]

Expressive Language Disorder

I s a condition in which a patient has difficulty expressing themselves with language, both in speech and writing. Expressive Language Disorder PsychNet-UK Expressive Language Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Expressive Language Disorder – ICD 315.31 – Article by: Sarah Morales, BS Children’s Speech Care Center. A person […]

Feeding Disorder

Feeding problems may occur in children who have normal development, who have failure to thrive, or who have developmental disabilities. Feeding Disorder PsychNet-UK Feeding Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. A Four-part Approach to Assessing Feeding Disorders in Children. – An Article. A diagnosis of “feeding disorder” is given […]

Mathematics Disorder

Mathematics disorder, also known as Dyscalculia, is characteristic‘of the inability to acquire mathematical skills. Mathematics Disorder – See Also Dyscalculia – Click Here PsychNet-UK Mathematics Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Dyscalculia – Is a lessor-known learning disability that affects mathatical calculations. It is derived from the generic name […]