ADHD And Autism Flashcards
Will show normal intelligence on testing, but may have difficulty in school
-limited attention and poor impulse control
ADHD
Characterized by frequent symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity present in more than one setting, for at least 6 months, and present before age 12
ADHD
How much more common is ADHD in males than females
4x
Increase CNS dopamine and norepinephrine activity
-Improve ADHD symptoms
Stimulants
Considered a non-stimulant treatment for ADHD
-Less insomnia and loss of appetite
Atomoxetine
A selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor
-No direct affects on dopamine
Atomoxetine
What are 2 alpha-2 agonists that are used to treat ADHD
Clonidine and Guanfacine
Old, rarely used hypertension drug
-Key side effect: Sedation
Clonidine
Elicits its major effects on the alpha-2A receptors of the prefrontal cortex
Guanfacine
Causes increased prefrontal cortical activity
-Regulates attention and behavior
Guanfacine
Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal social skills and repetitive behavior patterns
Autism spectrum Disorder
Show deficits in social interactions in multiple settings and has a hallmark of restricted, repetitive patterns
Autism spectrum disorder
Repetitive movements/use of objects
-Insistence on sameness, unwavering adherence to routines
Restricted, repetitive patterns
Patients can often be characterized as savants, I.e. they have special skills in one area
Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is 4x more common in
Males
