Pediatric and Adolescent Disorders

Separation Anxiety Disorder 

• Clinical Definition: Fear of being away from caregivers.
• Layman’s Definition: Intense distress when apart from loved ones.
• Common Symptoms: Clinginess, tantrums, nightmares.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) 

• Clinical Definition: Sudden aggressive outbursts disproportionate to triggers.
• Layman’s Definition: Intense anger that feels uncontrollable.
• Common Symptoms: Rage, yelling, physical aggression.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 

• Clinical Definition: Pattern of defiant and hostile behavior toward authority.
• Layman’s Definition: Frequent arguing and refusal to follow rules.
• Common Symptoms: Temper, blaming others, spiteful behavior.

Conduct Disorder (Non-Legal Involvement) 

• Clinical Definition: Ongoing pattern of behavior violating social norms but without current legal consequences.
• Layman’s Definition: Aggressive or deceitful behavior in kids/teens without legal trouble.
• Common Symptoms: Lying, bullying, breaking rules.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) 

• Clinical Definition: Delays in socialization and communication, often on the autism spectrum.
• Layman’s Definition: Challenges with speaking, relating to others, or repetitive behaviors.
• Common Symptoms: Delayed speech, social difficulty, fixated interests.

Social Communication Disorder 

• Clinical Definition: Trouble using verbal/nonverbal language in social settings.
• Layman’s Definition: Difficulty knowing how to talk and act in social situations.
• Common Symptoms: Trouble with conversations, humor, or understanding body language.