A disorder where children show an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, distractibility and hyperactivity

List 2 symptoms of ADHD

Mainly caused by genetics. Other causes include: prenatal smoking
prenatal alcohol use
prenatal and neonatal hypoxia
lead exposure
traumatic brain injury

A group of conditions that occur in a child/person whose mother drank alcohol while she was pregnant

List 2 symptoms of FASD

What causes FASD

A disorder characterized by communication difficulties, social and behavioural challenges, and repetitive behaviours

List 2 symptoms of Autism

Mainly caused by genetics. Also may be caused by parental psychiatric history
prenatal exposure to valproic acid, rubella, and alcohol
Low birth weight

A disorder characterized by a fear of situations in which there is potential for embarrassment or humiliation in front of others such as peers, teachers, or facilitators

List 2 symptoms of social anxiety

This disorder has a genetic component, and environmental factors such as overprotecting parents or embarassing, traumatic, or humiliating event can cause it

Characterized by overwhelming anxiety and fear, and are among the most prevalent mental health disorders.

Give an example of when you may have seen these behaviours displayed in the children you work with at the school

Disorder caused by life-threatening or comparable emotional experiences