Childrens Health

Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), or sensory integration dysfunction, have a problem with the way their brain processes sensory signals. A child with SPD might be misdiagnosed as...

Dyspraxia is a disorder than affects a child's ability to develop gross and fine motor skills. Dyspraxia is classified as a sensory integration disorder. A sensory integration disorder occurs when...

Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) is a condition most often seen in children and teenagers. It is normal for children and teenagers to express anger, resentment and frustration throughout their...

ADHD also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a frustrating and exhausting disorder for both parent and child. Unfortunately parents who are misguided into thinking that there is...

Childhood seizure disorders can be scary both for the child and the parent. Knowing what causes the disorder, what medications the child is using and how to handle the child during a seizure...

ADHD and cyclothymia often occur simultaneously in children. ADHD is a disorder than prevents children from sustaining attention and controlling hyperactive behavior. Clyclothymia is a mild...

Childhood depression should be examined because of its potential negative long term affects if left undiagnosed. Children with depression need treatment in order to live productive lives without...

Because they have trouble focusing and staying on task, kids with ADHD demand a lot of extra attention and guidance from their parents and teachers.

Sensory integration disorder, also known as sensory processing disorder, affects how children perceive and interact with the world around them. The way they sense things (using sight, smell,...

Trichotillomania is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive pulling out of one's own hair, to the point of noticeable hair loss. People with trichotillomania pull hair from throughout their...

Many children are diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADD is a disorder which prohibits a child from paying attention and therefore...

Children with learning disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Attention Deficit Disorder, can reverse their symptoms simply by eating the right foods. While dietary changes are...

Diagnosis of children's brain development is always painful and time consuming for the parent. From the first day when you take your child to see your family doctor, to the day you know what type...

Neurodevelopment disorder is also known as disorder of neural development or brain development disorder. Physically, it is characterized as impairment of brain or central nervous system....

I. Definition A neurodevelopmental disorder is defined as an impairment of the growth and development of the central nervous system. It effects the child's brain function in controlling emotion,...

According to the American Psychiatric Association (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Edition IV, 1994), ADHD (or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a developmental...

Panic disorder is one of a number of anxiety disorders seen in children and adolescents. One single cause is not known, but panic disorder sometimes runs in families.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that usually begins in adolescence or young adulthood and is seen in 1 in 200 children and adolescents. OCD causes marked distress to its...

Dyspraxia is a disorder that affects the development of motor skills, especially in children. The Center for Learning Disabilities states that 6 percent of children show symptoms of dyspraxia. The...

Many children, and indeed many adults, suffer from some sort of sensory integration disorder. Put simply, they are unable to cope with common visual, auditory, movement, smell, taste and skin...

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder most typically found in children, which is marked by short attention spans and difficulty concentrating. The disorder can lead to...

There is an obesity epidemic in the United States and children are not immune to it. Fast food meals that include toys, brightly colored candies at the checkout line and less than ideal school...

Attention deficit hyper activity disorder or ADHD is very common in children these days. Many people call it a learning disorder or disability or even adhd bipolar disorder. A long time ago a...

Deciding how to best help your child when he has an illness or disorder can be difficult and this is especially true when your child is affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, best...

Risperdal is a brand name for the drug risperidone, mainly prescribed to treat schizophrenia and the mania phase of bipolar disorder. Some doctors also prescribe it to children for behavior...

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), "in children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and...

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. Although this condition can occur at any age, it most is most often found among children and the...

In almost every school class in America there is at least one child sitting close to the teacher who has difficulty focusing on class instruction, understanding and turning in assignments,...

Childhood anxiety is common. Anxiety is a natural bodily function that can enhance performance---for example, experiencing anxiety before a math test or a big race will result in success more...

Oppositional Defiance Disorder, also known as Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD, is a disorder affecting school-age children that is characterized by uncooperative and hostile behavior towards...

Heel pain in children is generally characterized by tenderness of the heel, difficulty walking and pain along the back or bottom of the foot. Although the pain may be moderate, it is important to...

Parents or caretakers of bipolar children often feel overwhelmed and confused about how to address their child's disorder. Bipolar disorder can cause mood swings and depression, both of which can...

Sensory integration is a subset of sensory processing. It involves the use of seven defined senses. Some children experience problems with their sensory integration skills and require therapy.

Stuttering is a type of communication disorder characterized by disruptions when speaking. These disruptions are officially referred to as "disfluencies" by researchers and others in the...

There is no known reason for Autism. Scientists have no idea if it could be because of vaccinations or from paints or the air per a local expert of an Autism organization. Scientists are trying...

Sitting still in class can be tough for a child, especially if he is bored or doesn't want to be there. High energy is expected out of kids who get to play with their friends all day. But if that...

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, "panic disorder is a common and treatable disorder" in children. If the symptoms of panic disorder are recognized early, it is...

The number of children who are diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) has increased in a decade. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) or hyperbaric treatment is tapped as the most...

Dyslexia is not an uncommon disorder and is estimated to affect up to 20 percent of the population. This learning disability does not discriminate and can affect people of any race, age or gender....

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, is a neurobiological disorder that is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity according to the Help Guide website. While this disorder can...

Does your child misbehave in social situations such as large family gatherings or while shopping at the mall? Is it difficult for your child to make or keep friends? Have you wondered if your...

Do you suspect your child is suffering from a sleep disorder? This can be a hard diagnosis to make in a child since children's sleep patterns tend to change over time. Here are some of the most...

Pica is an eating disorder. As uncommon as pica may seem it is actually a quite common eating disorder. Pica often affects children especially those with developmental disorders such as autism....

Asperger's is a disorder which occurs in childhood. Learn the symptoms of Asperger's.

There are many disorders associated with infancy, childhood or adolescence. One such disorder is known as Reactive Attachment Disorder. This article describes the signs and symptoms of this disorder.

Certain disorders are developed in infancy, childhood or adolescence. Rett's Disorder is one such disorder. These types of developmental disorders can be difficult to discern, therefore the...

Tourette's disorder is a tic disorder usually first diagnosed in childhood or adolescence. The following steps discuss the signs and symptoms of Tourette's disorder. Consult a physician or mental...

Acute Cerebellar Ataxia is a nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden onset of disturbance in muscle coordination. Most common in children, this disorder has been known to occur several...

Did you know that approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population has ADHD? It is NOT limited to just children. Approximately one-half to two-thirds of the children's population with ADHD will...

Sensory processing disorder, also called sensory integration dysfunction, is a term used in occupational therapy to describe a condition where a child has difficulty with the perception of the...