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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Developmental disorder | |||
| synonyms = Developmental disability | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]], [[Pediatrics]] | |||
| symptoms = Delays in reaching developmental milestones, difficulties with communication, social interaction, and learning | |||
| onset = Early childhood | |||
| duration = Lifelong | |||
| causes = [[Genetic disorder]], [[prenatal]] and [[perinatal]] factors, [[environmental factors]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[premature birth]], [[low birth weight]], [[exposure to toxins]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Developmental screening]], [[psychological assessment]], [[medical history]] | |||
| differential = [[Intellectual disability]], [[autism spectrum disorder]], [[learning disability]] | |||
| treatment = [[Early intervention]], [[special education]], [[therapy]] (e.g., [[speech therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], [[behavioral therapy]]) | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on the specific condition and intervention | |||
| frequency = Affects approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States | |||
}} | |||
'''Developmental disorder''' is a group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas. These disorders comprise language disorder, learning disorder, motor disorder and autism spectrum disorders. | '''Developmental disorder''' is a group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas. These disorders comprise language disorder, learning disorder, motor disorder and autism spectrum disorders. | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Developmental disorders usually have a childhood onset but tend to persist into adulthood, causing impairment or delay in functions related to the central nervous system maturation. This implies that individuals with these disorders have difficulties in certain areas of life, especially those considered to be of adaptive behavior such as in social, academic, or occupational functioning. | Developmental disorders usually have a childhood onset but tend to persist into adulthood, causing impairment or delay in functions related to the central nervous system maturation. This implies that individuals with these disorders have difficulties in certain areas of life, especially those considered to be of adaptive behavior such as in social, academic, or occupational functioning. | ||
==Types of Developmental Disorders== | ==Types of Developmental Disorders== | ||
Developmental disorders can be grouped into specific categories, some of which include: | Developmental disorders can be grouped into specific categories, some of which include: | ||
* [[Language disorder]] | * [[Language disorder]] | ||
* [[Learning disorder]] | * [[Learning disorder]] | ||
* [[Motor disorder]] | * [[Motor disorder]] | ||
* [[Autism spectrum disorders]] | * [[Autism spectrum disorders]] | ||
===Language Disorder=== | ===Language Disorder=== | ||
Language disorder is a communication disorder in which a person has persistent difficulties in the acquisition and use of language due to deficits in comprehension or production. | Language disorder is a communication disorder in which a person has persistent difficulties in the acquisition and use of language due to deficits in comprehension or production. | ||
===Learning Disorder=== | ===Learning Disorder=== | ||
Learning disorders, also known as learning disabilities, involve impairments in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia). | Learning disorders, also known as learning disabilities, involve impairments in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia). | ||
===Motor Disorder=== | ===Motor Disorder=== | ||
Motor disorder is a group of disorders affecting the coordination of movement. They can include developmental coordination disorder, stereotypic movement disorder, and tic disorders. | Motor disorder is a group of disorders affecting the coordination of movement. They can include developmental coordination disorder, stereotypic movement disorder, and tic disorders. | ||
===Autism Spectrum Disorders=== | ===Autism Spectrum Disorders=== | ||
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders that affect communication and behavior. They include disorders such as autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). | Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders that affect communication and behavior. They include disorders such as autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for developmental disorders can involve physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education classes. Medication may be used if there are additional symptoms that need treatment, such as ADHD or anxiety. | Treatment for developmental disorders can involve physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education classes. Medication may be used if there are additional symptoms that need treatment, such as ADHD or anxiety. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Mental health]] | * [[Mental health]] | ||
* [[Child development]] | * [[Child development]] | ||
* [[Special education]] | * [[Special education]] | ||
[[Category:Developmental disorders]] | [[Category:Developmental disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
[[Category:Childhood psychiatric disorders]] | [[Category:Childhood psychiatric disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Neurodevelopmental disorders]] | [[Category:Neurodevelopmental disorders]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 4 April 2025
| Developmental disorder | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Developmental disability |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Delays in reaching developmental milestones, difficulties with communication, social interaction, and learning |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Early childhood |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic disorder, prenatal and perinatal factors, environmental factors |
| Risks | Family history, premature birth, low birth weight, exposure to toxins |
| Diagnosis | Developmental screening, psychological assessment, medical history |
| Differential diagnosis | Intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Early intervention, special education, therapy (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy) |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on the specific condition and intervention |
| Frequency | Affects approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States |
| Deaths | N/A |
Developmental disorder is a group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas. These disorders comprise language disorder, learning disorder, motor disorder and autism spectrum disorders.
Definition[edit]
Developmental disorders usually have a childhood onset but tend to persist into adulthood, causing impairment or delay in functions related to the central nervous system maturation. This implies that individuals with these disorders have difficulties in certain areas of life, especially those considered to be of adaptive behavior such as in social, academic, or occupational functioning.
Types of Developmental Disorders[edit]
Developmental disorders can be grouped into specific categories, some of which include:
Language Disorder[edit]
Language disorder is a communication disorder in which a person has persistent difficulties in the acquisition and use of language due to deficits in comprehension or production.
Learning Disorder[edit]
Learning disorders, also known as learning disabilities, involve impairments in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia).
Motor Disorder[edit]
Motor disorder is a group of disorders affecting the coordination of movement. They can include developmental coordination disorder, stereotypic movement disorder, and tic disorders.
Autism Spectrum Disorders[edit]
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders that affect communication and behavior. They include disorders such as autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for developmental disorders can involve physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education classes. Medication may be used if there are additional symptoms that need treatment, such as ADHD or anxiety.
