15.10 Disorders in Childhood

Question 1

neurodevelopmental disorders

Answer 1

one of the disorders that are first diagnosed in childhood and involve developmental problems in academic, intellectual, social functioning

Question 2

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Answer 2

childhood disorder characterized by inattentiveness and/or hyperactive, impulsive behavior

Question 3

autism spectrum disorder

Answer 3

childhood disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests