Trastorno disociativo de la infancia

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Trastorno disociativo de la infancia

Definición:

Es una afección que ocurre en niños entre los 3 y 4 años de edad, los cuales se han desarrollado normalmente hasta los dos años. Durante varios meses, un niño con este trastorno presenta un deterioro en su funcionamiento intelectual, social y linguístico habiendo tenido un comportamiento previo normal.

Nombres alternativos:

Sicosis disociativa; síndrome de Heller

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La causa del trastorno disociativo de la infancia se desconoce, pero ha sido relacionado con condiciones neurológicas. El niño con este trastorno pierde las habilidades comunicativas, presenta retroceso en conductas no verbales y una pérdida significativa de capacidades previamente adquiridas. Esta afección es muy similar al trastorno autista ( autismo ).

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