Behavioural and Learning Difficulties

Question 1

An IQ score below which commonly defines a learning difficulty?

Answer 1

70

And must be present from birth

Question 2

What is the most common inherited cause of a learning difficulty?

Answer 2

Fragile X syndrome

Question 3

What is the most common genetic cause of a learning difficulty?

Answer 3

Down’s syndrome

Question 4

What is hyperkinetic disorder also known as?

Answer 4

ADHD

Question 5

What is ADHD typically characterised by? (Triad)

Answer 5

Hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity

Question 6

What medication is 1st line in ADHD?

Answer 6

Methylphenidate

Question 7

What are some side effects of methylphenidate?

Answer 7

Amphetamine based so tachycardia, insomnia, dry mouth, reduced appetite, HTN, psychosis
Also stunted growth

Question 8

What are some differentials for ADHD?

Answer 8

Conduct disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder

Question 9

What is conduct disorder?

Answer 9

Repetitive pattern of antisocial behaviours e.g. theft, destruction of property, aggression, major violation of age appropriate social expectation

Question 10

What are some risk factors for conduct disorder?

Answer 10

Male
Child abuse
Poor socioeconomic status
Parental psychiatric status

Question 11

What is oppositional defiant disorder?

Answer 11

Defiant and disruptive behaviour against authoritative figures but less severe than conduct disorder