You should be able to do each of the following by the conclusion of Chapter 13.

1. Describe the characteristics of pervasive developmental disorders and identify the prevalence of behavior problems in children and adolescents. (pp. 331-332)
   
   
2. Indicate the prevalence of autistic disorder and describe the main impairments it entails. Describe diagnostic difficulties and research findings related to autism. Discuss the relation autistic disorder has to retardation and splinter skills. Differentiate between autism and Asperger’s disorder. (pp. 332-334)
   
   
3. Discuss the etiology of autistic disorder including psychodynamic, family, genetic, central nervous system impairment, and biochemical theories. (pp. 334-336)
   
   
4. Describe the prognosis and treatment for children with pervasive developmental disorders. Discuss drug therapy and behavior modification for these children. (pp. 336-338)
   
   
5. Discuss the problems with the diagnosis and classification of other developmental disorders. (p. 338)
   
   
6. Describe the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Discuss the difficulty involved in making an ADHD diagnosis accurately. (pp. 338-342)
   
   
7. Define and differentiate oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder and discuss the prevalence, etiology, and treatment of conduct disorders. (pp. 342-346)
   
   
8. Contrast the anxiety-related disorders of childhood, including separation anxiety disorder and school phobia. Discuss how they can be treated. (pp. 346-348)
   
   
9. Describe the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of childhood depression. (pp. 348-350)
   
   
10. Describe the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of chronic and transient tic disorders, including Tourette’s syndrome. (pp. 350-352)
    
    
11. Discuss the various elimination disorders, including enuresis and encopresis. (pp. 352-353)