- Normal adolescent rebellion.
- Major Depressive Disorder, requiring prompt clinical evaluation.
- Experimentation with drugs.
- Academic stress.
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- Wait until the child is older for assessment.
- Seek immediate developmental screening and consultation for early signs of ASD.
- Encourage more TV time for stimulation.
- Assume the child is simply shy.
- Stimulants are typically reserved for adulthood.
- The potential impact on growth and appetite, alongside behavioral efficacy and monitoring.
- Stimulants are a cure for ADHD and should be used long-term without breaks.
- They should only be used if behavioral therapy has completely failed over many years.
- Immediately ask direct questions about the event.
- Use play-based assessment and observe behaviors, as young children may not verbalize trauma directly.
- Assume the child will not remember the event.
- Focus only on physical symptoms.
- Normal aging process.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early-stage neurocognitive disorder.
- Acute delirium.
- Depression.
- Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
- Symptoms primarily indicative of ADHD (inattentive type).
- Symptoms primarily indicative of ADHD (hyperactive-impulsive type).
- Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
- Ignore the tantrums completely.
- Implement consistent boundaries, offer choices when appropriate, and consider a behavioral consultation if tantrums persist or escalate.
- Give in to the child's demands to stop the tantrum.
- Punish the child severely after each tantrum.
- Increased risk of early birth only.
- Increased risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and low birth weight.
- No significant impact if compensated with good nutrition.
- Only cosmetic deformities.
- Normal adolescent dieting.
- Anorexia Nervosa, requiring immediate medical and psychological intervention.
- Bulimia Nervosa, with less immediate medical risk.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
- Intellectual Disability.
- Dyslexia.
- ADHD.
- Conduct Disorder.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- General anxiety disorder.
- Normal developmental variability.
- Signs of a temporary illness.
- Potential neurological impairment or developmental regression.
- A reaction to a change in routine.
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