Fact Sheets

Child Development
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.
Diagnosing Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with the ability to learn, communicate, and interact. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Psychological Assessment of Children
Psychological assessments of children examine learning, social, behavioral and personality development to plan for =mental health and educational needs.
Learning Disorders
A learning disability can affect how a child learns to write, read and do math, as well as communication,social skills, attention, memory and coordination.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a condition marked by problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Movement Disorders
Pediatric movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality and ease with which a child moves.
Pivotal Response Treatment
For children with autism, anger and other challenges, pivotal response treatment (PRT) builds on principles of earlier behavior modification methods.
Autism: The Transition to Adulthood
Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs interaction and communication. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Mental Health Medications for Children
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression.
Anger, Irritability and Aggression in Kids
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.