Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...
Neurological disorders affect the function of the nervous system. Common pediatric neurological disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Neurological disorders ...
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is one of the most common developmental disorders and is increasingly diagnosed worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, an ...
A 2022 CDC survey shows that roughly seven million, or 11.4%, of U.S. children aged 3–17 years have ever been diagnosed with ADHD. Among Mississippi children with ADHD, 77% receive treatment for it.