Explaining child disorders


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Disorders that Accompany ADHD

Tourette Syndrome: A very small proportion ofdepression. If the anxiety or depression is
people with ADHD have a neurological disorderrecognized and treated, the child will be
called Tourette Syndrome, which causesbetter able to handle the problems that
various nervous tics and repetitiveaccompany ADHD. Vice versa, effective
mannerisms. While very few children have thistreatment of ADHD can have a positive impact
syndrome, many of the cases of Touretteon anxiety as the child is better able to
syndrome  have  associated  ADHD.master  academic  tasks.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: As many asBipolar Disorder: There are no accurate
one-third to one-half of all children withstatistics on how many children with ADHD
ADHD--mostly boys--have another condition,also have bipolar disorder. Differentiating
known as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).between ADHD and bipolar disorder in
These children are often defiant, stubborn,childhood can be difficult. In its classic
non-compliant, have outbursts of temper, orform, bipolar disorder is characterized by
become belligerent. They argue with adultsmood cycling between periods of intense highs
and  refuse  to  obey.and lows. But in children, bipolar often
seems to be a rather chronic mood
Conduct Disorder: About 20 to 40 percent ofdysregulation with a mixture of elation,
ADHD children may eventually develop conductdepression, and irritability. Furthermore,
disorder (CD), a more serious pattern ofthere are some symptoms that can be present
antisocial behavior. These childrenboth in ADHD and biplar disorder, such as a
frequently lie or steal, fight with or bullyhigh level of energy and a reduced need for
others, and are at a real risk of gettingsleep. Of the symptoms differentiating
into trouble at school or with the police.children with ADHD from those with bipolar
They violate the basic rights of otherdisorder, elated mood and grandiosity of the
people, are aggressive toward people and/orbipolar child are distinguishing
animals, destroy property, break intocharacteristics.
people's homes, commit thefts, carry or use
weapons, or engage in vandalism. TheseIf you suspect your child has a comorbid
children or teens are at greater risk fordisorder that has not been diagnosed, bring
substance abuse experimentation, and laterit  up  with  his  doctor at your next visit.
dependence and drug abuse. They need
immediate  hlep.Information from this article comes from the
National Institute of Mental Health Report
Anxiety and Depression: Some children with"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD often have co-occurring anxiety or



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