Child Disorders Flashcards
Neurodevelopmental disorder of females
-Hallmark is regression of cognitive/motor skills
Rett Syndrome
The diagnostic criteria for Rett syndrome is
Regression of cognitive/motor skills
Show deceleration of head growth, loss of motor, intellectual, and speech abilities, REPETITIVE HAND MOVEMENTS
Rett Syndrome
Show repetitive hand movements such as hand-to-mouth licking, grabbing of clothing or hair, and hand wringing
Rett syndrome
What is the inheritance patter of Rett syndrome
X-linked dominant
-99% sporadic cases
In males that receive the abnormal MECP2 X-gene, the Rett syndrome is
-Survival w/ symptoms in females
Lethal
Angry, irritable child that argues with authority figures
-Vindictive towards parents/teachers
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
ODD lasts at least 6 months. What is the treatment?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
A childhood mood disorder characterized by frequent temper outbursts (at least 3 times per week)
-Behavior out of proportion to situation
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
How can we differentiate between ODD and DMDD?
- ) ODD = Defiant and argumentative
2. ) DMDD = Temper tantrums
Characterized by property destruction and aggression to animals
Conduct Disorder
Have nightmares about separation and will have repeated complaints of physical symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, and nausea
Separation anxiety disorder
Neurological disorder characterized by recurrent tics
-Motor AND vocal tics at some point during the course of the disorder
Tourette Syndrome
One of the major criteria for Tourette’s syndrome is tics for AT LEAST
1 year
To treat Tourette’s, we want to induce a
Dopamine blockade
-use high potency neuroepileptics
