Resource: ADHD vs. PTSD vs. DTD

DTD is Developmental Trauma Disorder. This free article published by Boris Gindis, PhD on March 12, 2012 explains the differences among these commonly seen issues in adopted children.

I found this line to be particularly compelling: “, DTD adversely   affects the entire maturation of the child by inhibiting the  integration of cognitive, emotional, and sensory functions into  a cohesive whole. The victims of DTD were uniformly observed  to present with what is called “mixed maturity.” In some circumstances they may behave like someone much younger, and in  other situations may act like a much older person. Their reactions to social events, interpersonal relationships, academic learning  and overall adaptive behavior may be very different from what is  expected from children of their age. ”

Click here to print yourself a copy of “Internationally Adopted Child: Navigating Between PTSD, ADHD and DTD”. An entire archive of free articles can be found at that site.

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