ASD Flashcards
1
Q
prognosis
A
gaurded
small proportionno longer meet dx when older
1-2% normal life
5-20% borderlinenormal life
2/3 remain severely handicapped
30% develop sz later
IQ, language and after that support improves prognosis
2
Q
ASD numbers
A
1/68 males 4 timesmore likely 20% havesz (30% of MR in general have sz) 30% have MR 50% meet crteria for ADHD, but think of developmental level. 5% have cytogenic abnormalities rate in siblings is 10% heritability is 90%
3
Q
Medsin ASD
A
Risoerdal and Abilify approved for irritaility and there is a good response > 50%
ritualistic behaviour not treated by SSRIs (-ve chochrane review)
Haldo l and Risperdal my help with repetetive behaviours
4
Q
TD Tx
A
SGA another SGA Clozapine Suppression with SGA+ FGA FGA alone Tetrabenazine donepezil melatonin Vit B6 Vit E branched chain amino acids
