The infants with intellectual disability will probably have trouble learning to potty train, feeding themselves, remembering things, with problem-solving, and may have recurrent explosive tantrums.
Some symptoms that a child with intellectual disability might show are continued infant-like behavior, a lack of curiosity, the inability to meet educational demands, learning ability that is below average, and the failure to meet developmentally appropriate intellectual goals.
There is no treatment for intellectual disability but there are plenty of services offered for those diagnosed to help them function in their everyday lives.
Some causes of the nervous system abnormality include problems during pregnancy, birth or early infancy, brain trauma at a young age, exposure to toxins, and prematurity.
Special education programs in schools are able to give children with learning disorders an environment that is more appropriate for them and minimizes the issues they may face in a standard classroom.
Individual education programs (IEPs) are also used in order to give children specific accommodations for their personal difficulties.
Other signs of motor skills disorders may be children that are clumsy or have excessive accidents, such as knocking things over.
Childhood-onset fluency disorder, more commonly known as stuttering, disturbs the normal flow and timing of speech.
These causes include abnormalities in brain development, exposure to certain toxins during pregnancy, or genetic factors.
Children with pervasive developmental disorders may be placed in special education classes, receive behavior modification training, speech, physical or occupational therapy, or medication.
One research study showed that children who carry a certain gene associated with ADHD had a thinner layer of tissue in the areas of the brain associated with attention.
Brain injuries could cause ADHD, yet only a small number of children diagnosed fit into this category.
It is the common belief that many of these disorders will disappear as the children get older, but recent research shows that it can carry on into adulthood.
[2] There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to the development of feeding and eating disorders of infancy or early childhood.
These factors include: Physical and emotional changes are often the most indicative symptoms of feeding and eating disorders of infancy or early childhood.
[16] Since feeding and eating disorders in children can cause dangerous risks to the child, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be incredibly beneficial to children with feeding or eating disorders.
Studies have shown that abnormal neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are active in chemical messages in the brain, can serve as a cause of tic disorders.
Tics can form simply if a person repeats sounds or words they hear over the course of a normal day.
The main causes of constipation are diet, lack of sufficient amounts of water, stress, not enough exercise, and inconsistent bathroom routines.
If other symptoms are present, such as blood stains in their underwear or unusual pain, the child is likely to have a more serious medical problem.
Children with encopresis are likely to exhibit symptoms such as; loss of appetite, loose or watery stools, abdominal pain, scratching or itching of anal area because of irritation, withdrawal from friends, or secretive attitude associated with bowel movements.
If treatment is necessary, the most effective choice for enuresis is behavior modification, which involves a special pad that the child sleeps on at night.
It is important not to "enable" the child with selective mutism by allowing them to remain silent in the social settings that they are uncomfortable in.
[26] It can also cause children to be hesitant in seeking treatment, even when they are experiencing clear mental health symptoms.
[27] There are people such as Thomas Szasz and Peter Breggin who say child psychiatry should be made illegal because behaviours are not diseases.
Psychotropic medication has been used at an increasing rate over a few decades, and while having limited information on the effects on a child's development, they are used as a first choice for treatment.
Psychiatric medication has a vast quantity of side effects including but not limited to : Drowsiness, fatigue, weight gain, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and disinterest in activities.