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==Separation Anxiety Disorder== ...ological disorder]] that primarily affects children and involves excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom the individual is att

== Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) == ...a psychological tool used to identify symptoms of [[anxiety disorders]] in children. It is a self-report instrument, meaning the child fills it out themselves,

...settings, such as school. These children are able to speak and communicate in settings where they are comfortable, secure, and relaxed. ...first used in the 20th century to describe children who chose not to speak in certain situations.

...onset of developmental delays—or severe and sudden reversals—in language, social function, and motor skills. ...hild. The disorder was first described by Austrian educator Theodor Heller in 1908, hence it is also known as '''Heller's syndrome'''.

...ve efforts. Not all children who have these experiences have an attachment disorder. Attachment disorder: /əˈtæʧmənt dɪsˈɔːdər/

...Austrian]] educator [[Theodor Heller]] (1869–1940), who first described it in 1908. ...pattern of development and then rapid regression in abilities observed in children with this condition.

...and adults. They may occur due to a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, or sleep deprivation. ...he word "nightmare" was used to describe the demon that causes bad dreams. In modern usage, it has come to mean any frightening dream.

...hing characteristic of Asperger syndrome is the individual's difficulty in social interaction. ...ediatrician [[Hans Asperger]] who, in 1944, studied and described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limite

...me of Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limite ...neurodevelopmental disorder]] characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetiti

...n children who exhibited ''autistic-like'' behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills. ...fying the collection of symptoms that run together to make up a particular disorder.

...[vocal apparatus]], or it can be caused by a psychological or neurological disorder. ...hese children are able to speak and understand language, but fail to speak in certain situations or to certain people.

...pathology]] that focuses on the study and treatment of mental disorders in children and adolescents. The term is derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning ...Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder|ADHD]], [[Autism Spectrum Disorder|ASD]], [[anxiety disorders]], [[mood disorders]], and [[conduct disorders]]. It involves the

.../) refers to the grief a child experiences when losing someone significant in their life, such as a parent, sibling, or close friend. ...reafian', meaning 'to deprive of, take away, seize, rob'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to denote the state of sorrow o

...fers to the specialization of healthcare providers to focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. * [[Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)]] - A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psy

...luable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding medical terminology. ...ation about the [[etymology]] of words, their pronunciation, and their use in context. Some medical dictionaries also provide information about related t