Answers to your questions. Explore these articles addressing various developmental disability diagnoses to help you learn and understand what it means for you or your loved ones.
Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a fancy word for a condition of the brain impacting how it works. In many cases, it is…
Communication & Language Disorders
There are several types of communication disorders. A language disorder is given when challenges are below same aged peers surrounding…
ADHD
There are several different classifications of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involving a combination of or isolated challenges surrounding attention or hyperactivity…
Hyperkinesis
Hyperkinesis is a state of overactive restlessness. Most children have lots of energy, which is normal. However, those with hyperkinesis,…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Hyperkinesis is a state of overactive restlessness. Most children have lots of energy, which is normal. However, those with hyperkinesis,…
Sensory Processing
Poor sensory processing is a disturbance of how one interprets sensory stimuli. Sensitivity to noise, touch, light, and/or aversion to…
Not Necessarily Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is primarily characterized by impaired social interaction and limited social-emotional reciprocity. This impairment goes well beyond poor…
DSM-5 and the New Autism Spectrum Disorder
Many are worried how the new diagnostic criteria will impact their child diagnosed with a variant form of autism such…
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