Child and Adolescent Flashcards
Capable of living independently with assistance during times of stress. Has sixth grade skills, Can develop social skills, and functions well in structured, sheltered settings.
Mild IQ level 50-70
Can preform some activities independently. Capable of academic skills to second grade level. May experience some limitations in speech and communication. Difficulty adhering to social conventions may interfere with peer relationships
Moderate. IQ level 35-49
Maybe trained in elementary hygiene skills. requires complete supervision. unable to benefit from academic or vocational training period minimal verbal skills. once and needs often communication by acting out.
Severe. IQ level 20-34
No capacity for independent functioning. requires constant aid and supervision. unable to benefit from academic or vocational training period little if any speech development. not capable of socialization skills.
Profound. IQ less than 20
Characterized by a withdrawal of the child into the self and into a fantasy world of his or her own creation.
Autism
Often medicated with risperidone or aripiprazole. Targeted symptoms include aggression, deliberate self injury, termer tantrums, and quickly changing moods
Autism
Inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD
Often treated with a SNRI, agonist, antidepressant (wellbutrin)
Central nervous system stimulants
ADHD
Side effects of medication that treats ADHD
Insomnia, anorexia, weight loss, tachycardia, decrease in rate of growth and development.
Presence of multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics
Tourette disorder
When someone repeats themselves
palilalia
When someone repeats what others say
echolalia
Persistent pattern of angry mood and defiant behavior
Oppositional defiant disorder
Often has passive aggressive behavior such as stubbornness, disobedience, testing of limits, running away, temper tantrums, fighting, unwillingness to cooperate.
ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)
There is a persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others and major age appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. Physical aggression is common.
Conduct Disorder
Excessive anxiety concerning separation from those to whom the individual is attached.
Separation Anxiety disorder
