Childhood and Early Onset Disorders

Question 1

A Male with limited attention span and poor impulse control; inattention in multiple setting. Dx? Associated with? Tx?

Answer 1

ADHD
Associated with decreased frontal lobe volume/metabolism
Tx: methylphenidate

Question 2

Repetitive and pervasive behavior violating the basic rights of others that turns into antisocial personality disorder. Dx? Tx?

Answer 2

Dx: Conduct Disorder=>Antisocial Disorder
Tx: CBT

Question 3

Enduring pattern of hostile, defiant behavior toward authority figures in the absence of serious violations of social norms. Dx? Tx?

Answer 3

Dx: Oppositional defiant disorder
Tx: CBT

Question 4

A 8 y/o MALE who doesn’t want to go or stay at school. Dx? Tx?

Answer 4

Dx: Separation anxiety disorder
Tx: CBT

Question 5

16 year old MALE who has sudden stereotyped motor and vocal tics that persist for > 1 year. Dx? Associated?

Answer 5

Dx: Tourette syndrome
Associated with OCD and ADHD
Tx: Typical Antipsychotics

Question 6

A young boy who is non sociable and inanimate person with repetitive ritualized behaviors

Answer 6

Autism spectrum disorder

Question 7

A 4 year old Female X-linked disorder who loses verbal skills and has ataxia, stereotyped hand-wringing?

Answer 7

Rett Syndrome