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  2. Double depression - Wikipedia

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    Research has shown that double depression tends to be more severe than either MDD or PDD alone and that individuals with double depression experience relapse more often than those with either MDD or PDD alone. [1] [2] However, there is some research that indicates few differences exist between double depression, MDD, and PDD; as a result, those ...

  3. Mental disorders diagnosed in childhood - Wikipedia

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    A specific treatment plan is usually laid out for the child because of the wide range of behaviors and abilities in each child. Treatment often involves promoting better communication and socializing, and reducing behaviors that can be disruptive. Children with pervasive developmental disorders may be placed in special education classes ...

  4. Multiple complex developmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    It was originally suggested to be a subtype of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) with co-morbid schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder; however, there is some controversy that not everyone with MCDD meets criteria for both PDD and psychosis. The term multiplex developmental disorder was coined by Donald J. Cohen [1] in 1986.

  5. Pervasive developmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    Others diagnose the general category label of PDD because they are hesitant to diagnose very young children with a specific type of PDD, such as autism. [4] Both approaches contribute to confusion about the term, because the term PDD is intended by its coiners and major bodies to refer to a category of disorders and not be used as a diagnostic ...

  6. Developmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    The scientific study of the causes of developmental disorders involves many theories. Some of the major differences between these theories involves whether environment disrupts normal development, if abnormalities are pre-determined, or if they are products of human evolutionary history which become disorders in modern environments (see evolutionary psychiatry). [5]

  7. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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    The prevalence of anxiety disorders in children with ASD has been reported to be anywhere between 11% and 84%; the wide range is likely due to differences in the ways the studies were conducted. [11] A systematic review summarized available evidence on interventions to reduce anxiety in school children with autism spectrum disorder.

  8. Autism therapies - Wikipedia

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    Today, medications are primarily prescribed to adults with autism to avoid any adverse effects in the developing brains of children. Therapy treatments, like behavioural or immersive therapies, are gaining popularity in the treatment plans of autistic children. Depending on symptomology, one or multiple psychotropic medications may be prescribed.

  9. Prognosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    The United States Department of Health and Human Services reported approximately 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism at age 8, and onset is typically between ages 2 and 4. [ 28 ] The increasing number of students diagnosed with autism in the schools presents significant challenges to teachers , school psychologists , and other school ...

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