| Introduction
 There a wide variety of disorders associated with childhood
and adolescence. While some of these disorders go away with time,
others continue on into adulthood and continue to create problems. Finally, some disorders commonly associated with adulthood (e.g., substance
abuse/dependence) often begin in adolescence. This chapter reviews
these disorders and some treatment options for each.
After completing this lesson you should understand / be
able to:
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Understand common disorders associated with childhood and adolescence |
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Understand ADHD (potential causes, some symptoms, and treatment options). |
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Understand issues associated with conduct disorders. |
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Understand some treatment models used with children and adolescents. |
Important Terms
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ADHD |
| Obsessive-Compulsive behavior |
| Conduct disorder |
| Ritalin, Dexedrine, and Cylert
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