What evidence suggests that childhood disorders are distinct from adult disorders?

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Some childhood disorders such as autism and ADHD have a higher prevalence in boys, while adult disorders such as depression and anxiety have a higher prevalence in women. This suggests that there may be different underlying factors and developmental processes that contribute to these disorders in childhood versus adulthood. The other options (B, C, and D) may not necessarily be distinctive factors between childhood and adult disorders as they can vary within and between disorders across age groups.

What Evidence Suggests That Childhood Disorders Are Distinct from Adult