OBJECTIVE Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a heterogeneous disorder of unknown etiology. Little is known about the comorbidity of this disorder with disorders other than conduct. Therefore, the authors made a systematic search of the psychiatric and psychological literature for empirical studies dealing with the comorbidity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with other disor...

The infant feeding histories of 29 children with learning disorders were compared with those of 53 control children referred for other neurological conditions. 13-8% of children with learning disorders had been breast-fed, compared with 47-2% of the control children. There was no difference between the two groups in protein content of the formulas used for bottle-feeding.

UNLABELLED This study used a mail survey to determine the (a) percentage of children who stutter with co-occurring non-speech disorders, speech disorders, and language disorders, and (b) frequency, length of sessions, and type of treatment services provided for children who stutter with co-occurring disorders. Respondents from a nationwide sample included 1184 speech-language pathologists (SLPs...

Aim. In a qualitative empirical exploration, the authors use case study research to identify opportunities for re-education of specific learning disabilities in two cases. They and analyse methods organisation teaching intervention plan change. evaluate effectiveness procedures highlight practical experiences educators working with pupils. Methods. The analyses interprets risk disabilities, ide...

objectives: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) along with learning disorder (ld) is one of the most important child and adolescent psychiatric disorder. they are most often seen comorbidly in patients. our study seeks to examine the relationship between adhd and ld in our sample. method: thirty boys suffering from adhd, as diagnosed by certified child and adolescent psychiatrists u...

It is well recognised that traumatic events can cause psychological disorders in those who experience them. The most common disorders suffered are depression and substance misuse; others include acute stress reactions, anxiety states and personality changes. One disorder following trauma that has received considerable attention over the past 20 years is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTS...

Psychiatric disorders and learning problems in children and adolecents with Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by a chronic course and disabling complications including recurrent pain attacks. Children and adolescents with SCD appear to be at risk for adjustment problems and impaired psychosocial functioning. The available research indicates that children and adolesc...