Fort Hood has also been working to rehabilitate many soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, Mr Carter said.
For instance, one of her patients not only is developmentally disabled, but also suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder due to several tragedies in her life.
Research shows as many as 95% of children exposed to disasters have symptoms of post-traumatic stress, such as hopelessness, anger, guilt or withdrawal.
The researchers used the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children to assess rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anorexia, bulimia, major depression, conduct disorder, and suicidality.
They also tend to suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome, nightmares, paranoia, aggressive and violent behavior and depression, say members of the World Bank team supporting the projects.
A military veterinarian diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder - a condition that some experts say can afflict dogs just like it does humans.
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