ADHD Flashcards
what is the triad of difficulties in ADHD
inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
from what age must symptoms have been present from for autism diagnosis
age 5
what transporter genes are involved in ADHD
serotonin and dopamine (increased number of re uptake transporters )
is there a familial predisposition to ADHD
yes
what are some perinatal precipitants of ADHD
maternal smoking , low birth weight, premature, peri-natal hypoxia
what lobe in under-active in children with ADHD
Frontal lobe
what psychosocial treatments used in ADHD
parent training , social skills training, sleep and diet supplements, classroom strategies, specific educational interventions
1st and 2nd line treatments of mod-severe ADHD
1st - stimulants eg methylphenidate, dexamfetamine
2nd SNRI- atomoxetine
what neurotransmitter is involved in the alertness of ADHD
dopamine
what neurotransmitter in involved in the concentration of ADHD
noradrenaline
how do stimulant like methylphenidate and dexamfetmine
block dopamine transporters and increase synaptic dopamine
dexamfetamine does the same but also with NA and pos 5-HT
triad of impairements In autism
social imagination
social communication
social interaction
describe social communication
generally good language skills however fail to understand meaning of convos eg sarcasm
monotonous voices, narrow interest and difficulty sharing feelings
describe social imagination
difficulty thinking abstractly
understanding others point of view
difficulty planning for future
describe social interaction
difficulty picking up non verbal queues
appear self focused or lacking empathy
continually struggling to make or maintain social relationships
