Behavioral and Developmental Disorders

A child with an intellectual disability (ID) may experience challenges in many aspects of their life while growing up. Here are 5 crucial facts to know about intellectual disability in children. Learning Disability vs Intellectual Disability – How Are They Different? 1. The impact of an intellectual disability varies in children One of the most important facts about […]

What do parents need to know about learning disability vs. intellectual disability? How are they different? Find out here. Intellectual disability, defined. Intellectual disability means there are significant limitations when it comes to adaptive behavior and intellectual functioning. To further explain, adaptive behavior refers to skills we learn through experience and use every day. These skills are divided […]

Most kids exhibit what seems like a behavioral issue at least one point in time. Once in a while, they disobey rules, have tantrums, or become overly active. As they grow up, they can express their feelings and understand rules better, so their behavior gets better, too. If issues still occur persistently or get worse, […]

Conduct disorder (CD) refers to a set of on-going patterns of emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. At one glance, children with this condition may appear aggressive, disobedient, and disrespectful; however, please keep in mind that CD is a mental health issue; hence parents and mental health professionals need to intervene. What are […]

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a condition that affects a person’s behavior. Children who have ADHD experience restlessness, inattention, and impulsivity. While there’s no cure for ADHD, early diagnosis and intervention can make a lot of difference. For this reason, it’s crucial to spot the early signs of ADHD in children. The Early […]

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty affecting the parts of the brain that process language. People with dyslexia have trouble relating speech sounds to letters and words; that’s why they develop reading, writing, and spelling difficulty. While there’s no cure for this condition, experts highlight that early diagnosis and intervention result in better outcomes. In this […]

Developmental milestones are a set of functional tasks and skills that most children can do at a certain age. Checking whether your baby hits certain milestones under a specific aspect (physical, communication, etc.) helps you gauge if there are developmental delays or concerns such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What early signs of autism should […]

Developmental disorders may affect a person’s ability to move, think, speak, or understand the world around them. Unlike other conditions like a simple cold or a broken bone, developmental disabilities are usually progressive and long-term. When we refer to conditions as developmental, they are almost always present at birth. One example of a developmental disability […]

Several studies reveal that early exposure to gadgets, such as smartphones, tablets, and video game consoles, harms preschoolers’ health and development. This article lists some of the effects of early screen time on child brain development. It reduces a child’s early experiences The period of preschool age is crucial because it is the time when a child’s […]

ADHD or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a condition in which an individual exhibits a continuing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, interfering with a person’s normal function and development. While ADHD medication can relieve the symptoms, this is only a part of this condition’s overall management. Read on to learn more. How Does ADHD Affect a Person’s […]