CHILDHOOD DISORDERS

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: Down syndrome– is a genetic condition in which the child inherits all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Children with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. It is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder.

LEARNING DISABILITY: Dysgraphia– indicates difficulty with handwriting. The person’s writing might be illegible owing to irregular and inconsistent letter formation.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- is characterized by difficulties that interfere with effective task-oriented behavior in children

AUTISIM SPECTERM DISORDERS- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consists of a group of disorders with an onset typically occurring during the preschool years and characterized by varying but often marked difficulties in communication and social interaction.

BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS: CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION-Depression is an episodic, recurring disorder characterized by persistent and pervasive sadness or unhappiness, loss of enjoyment of everyday activities

EMOTIONAL DISORDERS: SEPARATION ANXIETY- Some children are noticed to experience extreme fear and discomfort when they are separated from their parents. They may show a persistent worry that the parent will leave them and not return.

OBESITY– is a condition that is threatening to our country’s children’s health. Obesity refers to increased body weight in relation to height.

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY-Children reach developmental milestones at their own pace. Minor, temporary delays are usually no cause for alarm

PSYCHOTIC PROBLEMS: Schizophrenia– causes strange thinking, strange feelings, and unusual behaviour in children. It is hard to recognize in its early phases.