Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome Randi Hagerman I. Description of the problem. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of mental retardation. It causes a spectrum of developmental problems,…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Yasmin Senturias Carol C. Weitzman I. Description of the problem. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term that describes the range of effects that…
Failure to Thrive
Failure to Thrive Deborah A. Frank I. Description of the problem. Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to children, usually younger than 5 years, whose growth persistently and significantly deviates from…
Enuresis (Incontinence)
Enuresis (Incontinence) Leonard Rappaport Laura Weissman I. Description of the problem. Incontinence is defined as a lack of urinary continence. Beyond age 4 years for daytime continence. Beyond age 5…
Encopresis
Encopresis Laura Weissman Leonard Rappaport I. Description of the problem. Encopresis is defined as repeated passage of stool into inappropriate places in a child older than 4 years, chronologically and…
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Siegfried M. Pueschel I. Description of the problem. The child with Down syndrome has recognizable physical characteristics and limited intellectual functioning due to the presence of an extra…
Depression
Depression Brian Kurtz Michael Jellinek I. Description of the problem. Childhood major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by a significant, often recurrent emotional and behavioral change from baseline to a…
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions Ellen C. Perrin I. Description of the problem. The federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) defines children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) as: “those who have a…
