This list of disorders is not a diagnostic tool. It is meant to be a guide on how to work with children who show similar symptoms to these included in the disorders we have included. At most of your sites you probably won't be able to know what types of disorders they may or may not have, but after a few days of working with the same kids you'll have a decent understanding of their common behaviors. If you don't know where to start looking, try emotional/behavior disorders for a lot of general information about working with children.
ADD or ADHD (these tips can be used when working with kids who have trouble focusing and staying still)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing patter on inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. A child with AD/HD often has trouble with things like focusing on one thing, sitting still, following directions, and waiting their turn. Children without ADHD can exhibit similar behaviors however, in children with ADHD these behaviors are more sever and occur more often.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing patter on inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. A child with AD/HD often has trouble with things like focusing on one thing, sitting still, following directions, and waiting their turn. Children without ADHD can exhibit similar behaviors however, in children with ADHD these behaviors are more sever and occur more often.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (these tips can be used with any group of challenging kids)
Can usually be placed into two categories, externalizing or internalizing behavior disorders.
Externalizing behaviors are often associated with hyperactivity, aggression, and delinquency. Aggression can be expressed towards others, objects, or themselves. These are easily witnessed negative behaviors.
Internalizing behaviors are less noticeable than externalizing behaviors, and are usually expressed by being socially withdrawn.
http://www.education.com/reference/article/emotional-behavioral-disorders-defined/ Excerpt from Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference, by D.D. Smith, 2007 edition, p. 236-242.
Can usually be placed into two categories, externalizing or internalizing behavior disorders.
Externalizing behaviors are often associated with hyperactivity, aggression, and delinquency. Aggression can be expressed towards others, objects, or themselves. These are easily witnessed negative behaviors.
Internalizing behaviors are less noticeable than externalizing behaviors, and are usually expressed by being socially withdrawn.
http://www.education.com/reference/article/emotional-behavioral-disorders-defined/ Excerpt from Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference, by D.D. Smith, 2007 edition, p. 236-242.
Anxiety Disorders (these tips could help when working with reserved kids, or kids lacking confidence in their abilities)
This type of behavior disorder involves excessive worrying that is out of proportion for a present situation and negatively effects the person's life. Symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually build over time. Symptoms can include paranoia, feeling out of control or overwhelmed, and panic attacks.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/anxiety-disorders.html#
This type of behavior disorder involves excessive worrying that is out of proportion for a present situation and negatively effects the person's life. Symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually build over time. Symptoms can include paranoia, feeling out of control or overwhelmed, and panic attacks.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/anxiety-disorders.html#
Conduct Disorder (these tips could help when working with kids who don't get along well with their peers or follow rules)
This is one of the most common externalized behavioral disorders. The problems associated with conduct disorder are aggression towards other people or animals, destruction of property, lying, stealing, and serious violation of rules. This could show up as persistent stealing from peers, bullying, or starting fights.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Conduct-Disorder-033.aspx from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
This is one of the most common externalized behavioral disorders. The problems associated with conduct disorder are aggression towards other people or animals, destruction of property, lying, stealing, and serious violation of rules. This could show up as persistent stealing from peers, bullying, or starting fights.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Conduct-Disorder-033.aspx from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Oppositional Defiance Disorder (these tips could help when working with kids who don't do what they are suppose to and act out)
ODD is another externalized behavioral disorder. In children with ODD you would expect ongoing uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior towards those in authority. This could be expressed as arguing excessively with adults, questioning rules, refusal to comply to requests and rules, deliberate attempts to upset others, and easily annoyed and angered.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-With-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder-072.aspx by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ODD is another externalized behavioral disorder. In children with ODD you would expect ongoing uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior towards those in authority. This could be expressed as arguing excessively with adults, questioning rules, refusal to comply to requests and rules, deliberate attempts to upset others, and easily annoyed and angered.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-With-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder-072.aspx by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Typically there are no physical differences that separate children with ASD from most other children. However, the way they communicate, interact, behave, and learn is what commonly sets them apart from their peers. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some, but not all, children with ASD can need a lot of help on a daily basis.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Typically there are no physical differences that separate children with ASD from most other children. However, the way they communicate, interact, behave, and learn is what commonly sets them apart from their peers. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some, but not all, children with ASD can need a lot of help on a daily basis.
Dyslexia (these tips could help when working with any child who really struggles with reading)
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty involving reading; problems with letter and word recognition, problems understanding words, disorganized writing, and problems with reading fluency and speed.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/learning-disabilities/learning-disabilities-and-disorders.htm
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty involving reading; problems with letter and word recognition, problems understanding words, disorganized writing, and problems with reading fluency and speed.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/learning-disabilities/learning-disabilities-and-disorders.htm