ADHD and ODD Flashcards
Define ADHD
persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactive and impulsive behavior that interferes with functioning in social, school, and family situations
Time symptoms must present by in ADHD
symptoms must be present before the age of 7
Sex difference in ADHD
more common in boys than girls
One form of ADHD found more in girls
Inattentive type is more often diagnosed in girls
Peak birth month for ADHD kids
factors—September is the peak month for births
What two NT’s are disrupted in ADHD?
dysfunction in the dopaminergic and adrenergic systems
What area of brain doesn’t work correctly in ADHD?
Reticular Activating System
PET finding in ADHD?
reduced cerebral blood flow and metabolic rates in the frontal lobes of children with ADHD
Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD?
`. Six or more symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level
- Six or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity
- Some symptoms before age 7
- Symptoms in at least 2 settings and impairment
Three forms of ADHD
- ADHD combined
- ADHD - inattenative
- ADHD - hyperactive-impulsive
Form of ADHD most common?
Combined
% of ADHD that goes into adulthood?
15 to 20
Primary source of patient presentation for ADHD?
Teacher, followed by parent
1st line treatments for ADHD?
Stimulants
3 psychosocial interventions for ADHD
Social skills groups
Parent training
Behavioral interventions at home and school
Which has more effect on kids, drugs or intervention?
Drugs
Are children treated for ADHD at higher risk for substance abuse?
No, less
What are two things ADHD kids are at risk for
Drug abuse and cigarette smoking
Oppositional Defiant Disorder definition
An enduring pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behaviors in the absence of serious violations of social norms or the basic rights of others
Signs of ODD
often argues with adults often loses temper defies or refuses to comply with rules deliberately annoys people blames others for their mistakes easily annoyed by others angry and resentful spiteful and vindictive
When is oppositional behavior normal? (3)
- Terrible two’s
- Adolescents
- Temporary response to stress (adjustment disorder)
3 main treatments for ODD
- family intervention
- behavior therapy
- eliminating harsh, punitive parenting
