One of the elements of mental disorders is that they are maladaptive. How well does this element “fit” with childhood disorders? What are some instances when problematic behavior may be the result of attempts to adapt to abnormal or unusual circumstances?
Please make sure that your initial response to the question is evidence based and provides facts and statistics from your textbook or current research studies. Also be sure to include both in text citations as well as a reference source at the end of your initial response. You must post 3 different responses over the duration of the forum on 3 different days to be considered for full credit.
300 words min.