Problems & Diagnoses Related to Childhood ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often does not occur alone in children and teens. Common co-occurring problems include learning disabilities, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. When your child or teen is affected by additional mental health concerns, these will generally be treated in conjunction with ADHD. The best treatment for your child’s or teen’s mental health concerns is through a partnership with a well-qualified and experienced mental health professional, such as a child psychologist. Learning Disabilities Somewhere around 1-in-4 children with ADHD will also have a specific type of learning disability. In preschool children, this often appears as a difficulty understanding certain sounds or words and/or difficulty in expressing oneself in words. In school age children, reading or spelling disabilities, problems writing, and arithmetic disorders may appear. One specific type of reading disorder, dyslexia, is quite common. Reading disabilities affect up to 8 percent of elementary school children. A child with ADHD may struggle with learning, but he or she can often learn adequately once successfully treated for the ADHD. A learning disability, on the other hand, will need specific treatment. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by frequent and persistent patterns of angry or irritable moods, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindict...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Attention Deficit Disorder Children and Teens Disorders General Adhd Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd Treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd Child Psychologist Children With Adhd Defiant Behavior Disorder Source Type: news