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Common conditions

This section includes conditions that can be evaluated and treated by Alexander Center professionals.

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Emotional disorders (secondary to other diagnoses)

Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an autism spectrum disorder or another developmental disorder also may develop depression, anxiety or other emotional disorders.

Signs

If you are concerned your child might have depression, look for these signs.

• Withdrawal from family and friends
• Loss of interest in hobbies or fun activities
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Thoughts of suicide
• Poor performance in school
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Irritability

Symptoms

• Stomachaches and headaches (with no physical cause)
• Intense fears or phobias
• Avoiding situations that may make one nervous
• Repeatedly washing hands or other repetitive behaviors
• Clinginess and fear of separation

Tests, treatment

If you are concerned about secondary emotional disorders in your child, a child psychologist or psychiatrist can determine whether or not your child needs treatment. Treatment may consist of therapy, medication or both. It is important that your child be treated for any secondary disorders, as well as the developmental disorder.

Services

Biofeedback and self-regulation 
Medical assessment 
Medication management 
Therapy