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Disorders of Childhood
and Adolescence
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Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood or Adolescence |
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These are the disorders most often diagnosed at an early age. Adults who present with symptoms which meet diagnostic criteria may also be diagnosed with one of these disorders utilizing all relevant qualifiers (i.e. level of severity and acuity).
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| Mental Retardation |
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Learning Disorders |
| Motor Skills Disorder |
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Communication Disorders |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
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Tic Disorders |
| Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders |
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| Feeding and Eating Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood |
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| Other Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence |
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It is also important to note that although most DSM-IV-TR diagnoses have a single criteria set which applies to children, adolescents, and adults alike, certain disorders have specific age limitations and duration of symptom requirements which must be met when being assigned to children and adolescents. Information regarding these issues can be found in the DSM-IV-TR text under the heading “Specific Culture, Age, and Gender Features”. |
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Links to additional information regarding these disorders may be found at the following websites:
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Author: Ebony Benjamin,LCSW
Patient Care Coordinator-Value Options
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