Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.10
Disorders in childhood
Some conditions arise from differences in how the brain develops and usually become visible in early childhood, often lasting into adult life; ADHD and autism are the best known, and the most surrounded by myths. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself, a child or anyone else; concerns about development should be raised with a doctor or qualified child psychologist.
In this topic
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- How common is ADHD?
- What causes ADHD?
- Worked example: why have diagnoses risen?
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Prevalence and causes of autism
- Worked example: testing the vaccine claim
- Neurodiversity and respectful language
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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