CAMHS

Question 1

Describe Temper Tantrums, the ages between which they are normal and common triggers

Answer 1

Response to fustration
Occur in children 18 months - 4 yrs
Usually triggered by not getting their own way, tiredness, hunger, boredom, feeling ignored/wanting attention, being worried or anxious

Question 2

Describe the ABC approach to analysing a temper tantrum

Answer 2

Antecedents - what happened minutes before the episode
Behaviour - what exactly did the episode consist of
Consequences - what happened as a result, including what the parent did and they outcome.

Question 3

What are some ways of managing a temper tantrum?

Answer 3

Affection and attention before the tantrum, distraction, avoiding antecedents, ignoring, time out, holding firmly if child putting himself or others in danger.

Question 4

Describe the key features of Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Answer 4

Repetitive and persistant pattern of defiant behaviour
Frequency and severity beyond age appropriate norms
e.g. truancy, stealing, violence, arson.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a milder form, tends to affect younger children e.g. temper tantrums, refusal to comply with rules.

Question 5

What is the prognosis of Conduct Disorder

Answer 5

40% of 7-8 year olds with conduct disorder become convicted delinquents as teenagers
Predictor of anti-social PD in adulthood. (50%)

Question 6

Describe broadly the core features of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and when they usually present.

Answer 6

Impaired Social Interaction, speech and language disorder, imposition of routines with ritualistic and repetitive behaviours.
Usually present aged 2-4 when language and social skills normally rapidly expand.

Question 7

Describe Aspergers Syndrome

Answer 7

Refers to a child with the social impairments of ASD but at the milder end, and near normal speech development.

Question 8

Prognosis of Autism

Question 9

What does ADHD stand for?

Answer 9

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 10

What three areas of symptoms are present in ADHD?

Answer 10

Poor attention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

Question 11

What is needed to make a clear diagnosis of ADHD?

Answer 11

At least 6 of each of the hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms and inattention symptoms
Symptoms must have lasted at least 6 months
Must be pervasive across different situations e.g. home and school
Symptoms must have presented before the age of 7

Question 12

What is the management of ADHD?

Answer 12

Behavioural techniques at home and school

Medication - stimulant medications e.g. methylphenidate