According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5), the essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
Learning Disabilities
A learning disability is a disorder that affects the brain’s ability to understand receive, process, and utilize certain kinds of information.
Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder that is frequently diagnosed in adults, yet children and adolescents are also vulnerable. Depression tends to run in families, but can also be associated with situational factors..
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (previously Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder) has gained increased recognition over the past several years, and there has been a significant rise in the number of children diagnosed with this disorder.
Anxiety Disorders
Children and adolescents with anxiety disorders typically experience excessive anxiety, worry, and/or fear that is difficult to control, and interferes with their day to day functioning.