Chapter 11: Childhood and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Objectives)

Question 1

identify the prevalence and significance of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents

Question 2

examine factors and influences contributing to neurodevelopment disorders

Question 3

identity characteristics of mental health and factors that promote resilience in children and adolescents

Question 4

describe the specialty area of psychiatric mental health nursing

Question 5

discuss the assessment of a child or adolescent

Question 6

compare and contrast at least 6 treatment modalities for children and adolescents with neurodevelopment disorders

Question 7

describe clinical features and behaviors of at least three childhood neurodevelopment disorders

Question 8

formulate one nursing diagnosis, state patient outcomes, and identity interventions for patients with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder