Educational Consultants of New England, Inc. has experience working with students who have a range of disorders.

The index list below is linked to a brief explanation of common disorders. Links to web sites with additional information are also offered where available.

NOTE: Although many people experience the symptoms listed below, in order for the symptoms to be classified as a "disorder", the symptoms must persist over time and interfere with daily life.

The following are some helpful general links:

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
• www.LDOnline.org
• National Institute of Mental Health

People who worry excessively about small and large issues.

Asperger's Syndrome

People with average to well above average intelligence who have difficulty with some aspects of socialization and reading nonverbal cues.

ADD & ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

A genetic disorder characterized by delayed development, impaired speech, socialization, and symbolic play skills.

A disorder where a person's mood cycles from depressed to manic (or elevated mood). Cycles can occur monthly to every couple of years.

Difficulty with comprehending meaning from conversations despite no loss of hearing.

A pervasive developmental disorder characterized by a period of typical development of at least 2-3 years followed by a rapid regression of skills in language, socialization, and play skills.

A disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations.

Difficulty processing information that is not verbal or linguistic (e.g., math, special relations, etc.).

Characterized by occasional thoughts followed by compulsive routines.

Negative, hostile, or defiant behavior with intentional desire to bother others without reason.

PWS is a complex genetic disorder that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, problem behaviors, and a chronic feeling of hunger that can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity.

Difficulty with comprehending the main idea of conversations. Vague terms tend to be more difficult to deciopher than specific phrases.