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Due to the length of this entry, January’s look at Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering) (Code 315.35; ICD F80.8), will – like December – be presented in two parts. As with the other disorders within this section, Speech Sound Disorder (Code 315.39; ICD F80.0) typically occurs within early childhood development, and as you may have guessed, […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Much like previous articles on this site up to this point, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is included within the neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive section of the DSM-5.  Impairments in personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning may occur due to ASD.  These include limitations in learning &/or executive functioning. I am not an […]

DSM 5: ADHD:  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder By now we’ve all heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sometimes shortened to simply ADD when the hyperactivity (H) isn’t present.  Individuals with this disorder are quite varied.  My professional experience includes a number of clients diagnosed prior to attending therapy with me in which depression, anxiety disorders, […]