Children's psychological disorders

As children may not be able to get words around their distress, a majority of children's psychological disorders will be characterised by behavioural problems. This could include age inappropriate bedwetting or conduct problems.

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  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  Attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder is a behavioural disorder in which a child consistently has a high level of activity and/or difficulty attending to tasks.
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  Conduct disorder

  Conduct disorder is a behavioural disorder in which a child persistently behaves in an antisocial or disruptive manner.
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  Encopresis

  Encopresis is the inappropriate defecation after the age at which bowel control is usually attained.
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