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what are the 5 disorders that come under the umbrella of ASD

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Asperge's 
Rett's 
Childhood autism
Pervasive developmental disorder
Pervasive developmental disorder NOS
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what is the most common disorder on the ASD spectrum

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Asperge’s

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what is the triad of impairments people with ASD have

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social communication
social interaction
social imagination

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ASD also has the feature of ______ behaviours

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repetitive

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describe ASD social communication impairment

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good with language but find it hard to grasp the underlying meaning of conversation - difficulty understanding jokes etc

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ASD often has narrow interesting which dominates conversation - this is known as

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lack of reciprocity

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describe ASD social interaction impairment

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difficulty picking up non-verbal ques - appear self-focused and lacking in empathy but they are just trying to figure out social situations

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do people with ASD find it easy to share their thoughts and feelings

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no

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do people with ASD find it easy to make friends

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no - struggle to make and sustain personal and social relationships

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describe people with ASD social imagination impairment

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difficulty thinking flexibly - inability to understand peoples views and take things literally
difficulty projecting themselves into the future or making goals sensibly

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describe the repetitive movements in ASD

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stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, uses of objects or speech
insistance on sameness

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is ASD more common in boys or girls

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boys

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____ levels are reduced in females with asperge’s, pointing to higher levels of free ______

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SHBG

testosterone

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true/false

gender identity problems are higher in people with ASD

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true

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15
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is ASD inheritable

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yes very

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what chromosomal abnormalities are involved in ASD

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deletion, duplication and inversion

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17
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what is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability

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fragile X syndrome

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18
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____ in pregnant mother may cause ASD

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Rubella

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19
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name 3 other things that may cause ASD

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Tuberous sclerosis
Encephalitis
Untreated PKU

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what are some perinatal complications that may cause ASD

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umbilical cord complications
foetal distress
birth injury or trauma
multiple birth
maternal haemorrhage
LBW/SGA
congenital malformation
meconium aspiration
neonatal anaemia, ABO or Rh incompatibility and hyperbilirubinaemia
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what 3 brain areas appear pathological in autism

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frontal lobes, amygdala and cerebellum

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the ______ in boys with autism appears larger leading to more severe ____ and worse _____

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amygdala
anxiety
worse social and communication skills

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what 3 neurotransmitters are implicated in autism

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Glutamate
GABA
serotonin

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what are some signs you would look for in children for a diagnosis of ASD

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  • speech and language difficulties
  • lack of awareness of and interest in other children - play alone
  • sticking to same routine
  • repetitive activity
  • sensory processing difficulty
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what kind of speech and language difficulties are seen in children with ASD

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  • dont babble or use other vocal sounds
  • repeat words or phrases spoken by others without forming or developing their own language
  • difficulty with non-verbal interactions e.g. eye contact
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26
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if a child with ASDs routine is changed slightly what might happen

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tantrum

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what is an example of a repetitive activity seen in ASD

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watching the same movie over and over again

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describe the sensory difficulties seen in children with ASD

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any of the senses may be over or under sensitive e.g. some foods too strong or noises too loud

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how is ASD diagnosed in adults

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same as children but better adjusted to social conventions

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30
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are there any biological markers for diagnosing ASD

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no

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how can ASD be diagnosed

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subjective clinical assessment - good developmental history and collateral history
+ assessment tools

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name 2 screening questionnaires

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3DI (The Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview)
DISCO (Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders)

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what is the standardised assessment tool for diagnosing ASD

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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - ADOS

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what is the essential criteria for a diagnosis of ASD

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symptoms must

  • be present in early developmental period
  • cause significant impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of current functioning
  • not be better explained by other mental health problems/intellectual disability/global developmental delay
35
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people with ASD commonly have what comorbidities

A 
depression and anxiety
ADHD, tourettes, OCD
dyslexia, language impairment
learning disability 
epilepsy 
hearing / visual impairment
36
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what are some non-pharmacological managements of ASD

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  • self and family psychoeducation
  • applied behaviour analysis
  • speech and language therapy
  • social skills training
  • social care
  • dietician
37
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what drug is licensed for management of severe aggression and significant self injury in ASD

A

risperidone

38
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when is pharmacological intervention appropriate in ASD

A

to treat co-morbidity

39
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what can be given to treat chronic insomnia

A

melatonin

40
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_____ may be a blood based biomarker for social functioning

A

oxytocin

41
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what is the triad of difficulties in ADHD

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inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

42
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ADHD is more common in males/females

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males

43
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is ADHD as common in adults as it is in children

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no but almost

44
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the triad of difficulties in ADHD are …. (4)

A
  • developmentally inappropriate
  • impairing function
  • pervasive across settings
  • longstanding from age 5
45
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the triad of difficulties in ADHD are frequently co-occurring with what cluster of symptoms

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impairing symptoms relating to self regulation

46
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is ADHD a disorder or a spectrum

A

spectrum

47
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how do adult and child ADHD differ

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adult ADHD has less obvious symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsivity and more obvious inattentive symptoms

48
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how does childhood ADHD impact lives

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  • difficult to parent
  • emotional dysregulation leads to difficulties in friendships and reckless and dangerous behaviour
  • exclusion from education and antisocial behaviours
49
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in adults with ADHD there is increased rates of ____ and ______

A

criminality and substance misuse

50
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what causes ADHD

A

perinatal precipitants, genetic predisposition and psychosocial adversity lead to neuroanatomical brain changes which lead to the cognitive and behavioural features of ADHD

51
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what neurotransmitter genes are mainly involved in ADHD

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dopamine and serotonin

52
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there is ____ clustering in ADHD

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familial

53
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what are some perinatal factors that lead to ADHD

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tobacco and alcohol
prematurity and perinatal hypoxia
unusually short or long labour/foetal distress/forceps
eclampsia

54
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exposure to what in the 1st trimester can lead to ADHD

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viral infection

55
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what kind of parenting is assoc. with ADHD

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inconsistent parenting (psychosocial adversity)

56
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what other psychosocial adversities is ADHD assoc. with

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severe marital discord, big family, low social class, paternal criminality, maltreatment

57
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genetic risk is an important precursor that may be compounded or turned on by ______

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psychosocial factors / perinatal factors

58
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in ADHD there is ______ function in the frontal lobe

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underactive

59
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in ADHD there is a ____ concentration of dopamine uptake transporters

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higher - excessively efficient dopamine removal system

60
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symptoms in ADHD may also be caused by reduction of ____ and _____

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NA and serotonin

61
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assessment of childhood ADHD is mainly driven by

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parents / school

62
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assessment of adult ADHD is mainly driven by

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patient

63
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how is childhood ADHD assessed

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screening questionnaires and structured diagnostic questionnaires
background info regarding RFs
early history and attachment

64
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what is common in adult ADHD

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comorbidities

65
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what is the diagnostic criteria for childhood ADHD

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6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness and/or 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness
present before age 5
reported by parnets/school/seen in clinic
symptoms get in the way of daily life

66
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what is the diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD

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5 or more symptoms of inattentiveness and/or 5 or more of hyperactivity and impulsiveness
historical concerns since early age
symptoms have a moderate effect on different areas of their life such as work/driving/relationships

67
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what are the psychosocial interventions for mild moderate and severe ADHD in children

A 
parent training (New Forest Parenting programme)
social skills training 
behavioural classroom management strategies
68
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what is a good tactic for children with ADHD in the classroom

A

sit at the front

69
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what can be given to improve sleep cycle

A

melatonin (controversial)

70
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when can pharmacological managements be used in ADHD

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moderate and severe

71
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what is the 1st line pharmacological treatment of ADHD

A

stimulants

72
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give 3 examples of stimulants

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methylphenidate
dexamfetamine
lisdexamfetamine

73
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what is 2nd line pharmacological treatment of ADHD

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SNRI

74
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give an example of an SNRI used in ADHD

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atomoxetine

75
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what is 3rd line pharmacological treatment of ADHD

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alpha agonist

76
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name 2 alpha agonists

A

clonidine

guanfacine

77
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what is 4th line pharmacological treatment of ADHD

A

antidepressants - imipramine

antipsychotics - risperidone

78
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how does methylphenidate work

A

stimulant

- increases dopamine by blocking transporter

79
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what are some side effects of methylphenidate

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head ache
poor appetite
insomnia

80
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how does dexamphetamine work

A

stimulant - increase dopamine by blocking transporter

also increases NA and serotonin

81
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how do alpha agonists work in ADHD

A

increase NA by reducing sympathetic stimulation

82
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what neurotransmitter is responsible for alterness

A

dopamine

83
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what neurotransmitter is responsible for concentration

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norepinephrine

84
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what neurotransmitter is responsible for satisfaction

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serotonin

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