During our transition from in person to online classes, we have been discussing concepts around ADHD. The challenges that occur within the literature and diagnosing ADHD whether it is over or misdiagnosing. We learned that ADHD can be viewed as two separate problems: (a) inattention/disorganization and (b) hyperactivity/impulsivity. It is […]
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Recently we have been studying childhood conduct disorders. Conduct disorders are extremely important to understand and study because it accounts for the majority of clinical referrals for both children and adolescents. It also accounts for the largest percentage of special education placements in schools. Conduct problems present within four categories: […]
Over the past couple of weeks we have been discussing in class about Childhood Anxiety Disorders. This is one of the most common comorbid conditions found in children. It is also the most prevalent form of psychological disorders amongst youth. It can cause significant impairment in multiple areas of a […]
Recently, we talked about ADHD in class. It is a common disorder that can affect early childhood. There are three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Many people tend to think that ADHD is more common among boys rather than girls. According to the data, boys have higher rates of […]
In the most recent classes, we have been talking about conduct problems and conduct disorder in children and adolescents. Conduct problems account for the majority of clinic-referrals for children and adolescents. Many special education placements are from a child having some form of conduct problems. There are two main categories […]
In class, during this time of transition, we have been talking about ADHD; the issues with diagnosis and the popular, sometimes stigmatized, view of it. We learned the the hallmark symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, although they are not all always seen and can be seen in many different […]
Most recently, our class discussed differences between the DSM 4 and DSM 5 in regards to how Pervasive Developmental Disorders are categorized and labeled. Under Pervasive Developmental Disorders in the DSM 4 is Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified). […]
Most recently, our class discussed intellectual disability in relation to labels, and the way naming matters in the world of disability services and supports. Dr. Sciutto described labels as being “sticky”, something that can be hard for one to destigmatize and break away from once deemed as such. Something I […]
There are two phrases that have echoed perpetually throughout my life: “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” and “make your plan, work your plan”. Both of these have been instilled in me by those I love, yet the former is a quote by the late great John Wooden and […]
In class this week, we discussed thoroughly about the Theories & Causes of Abnormal Behavior, and we related this information back to a case we read (David). In class on Friday, we discussed how there are multiple influences that factor into why David behaves the way he does. We focused […]
