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Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Depression can last short periods of time (over a weekend) or long periods of time (lifetime)
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Negotiation
Child negotiation happens when children try to avoid tasks
and/or consequences
through discussion
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Anxiety is characterized by worry, fear, and unease about any life event. It can be brief or last a lifetime
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Acting out
Acting out is behaving in ways differently from what is normally expected

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Talking back
Talking back is typically a speedy and aggressive reply

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Learning disorders are genetic and/or environmental factors that impede our ability to learn.
(i.e. dyslexia, ADHD)
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Inattention
Inattention is anything that diverts our attention; a distraction

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by having trouble paying attention and/or controlling impulsive behaviors.
Children with ADHD may have trouble sitting still to complete a task.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Restrictive
Thoughts
Restrictive thoughts are limiting thoughts that usually stunts intelligential growth

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Defiance
Defiance is a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and/or bold disobedience

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ODD
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is characterized by ongoing patterns of hostility, disobedience,
and defiant behaviors - usually directed at authorities
Oppositional
Defiant Disorder

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Sibling fights are any disagreement between siblings (i.e. yelling, name calling)
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Manipulation
Manipulation is skillfully controlling a situation without the other individual knowing

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OCD
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) are characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that can cause irresistible urges
Obsessive
Compulsive
Disorder

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Explosive behaviors are impulsive, aggressive, violent behaviors or angry verbal
outbursts, in which reaction is grossly out of proportion to the situation
Explosive
Behaviors

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Conduct disorder is a pattern of disruptive and/or violent behaviors characterized
by hostile and sometimes physically violent behavior and a disregard for others
Conduct Disorder

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Tourette Syndrome (aka TICS) are uncontrollable
repetitive movements
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Disruptive
Behaviors
Disruptive behaviors are any behaviors that interfere in learning and positive growth

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Whining
Whining is a long pitched sound that children use to express their feelings

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Abuse
Abuse is any mistreatment towards others. Abuse can come in mental and physical forms

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Post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is characterized as an anxiety condition brought on by previous events
PTSD
Post Traumatic Disorder