Developmental Disorders

In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association has published the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5. This manual has updated the diagnostic criteria of the developmental disorders listed below for therapists' reference.

This page shows some of the common developmental disorders. If parents have any questions about the disorders, please consult a professional psychologist as soon as possible to prevent delayed treatment of the children. (Click to read the criteria: Chinese version only)

Specific Learning Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Intellectual Disabilities/ Intellectual Development Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Reference:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.