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Childhood And Neurodevelopmental Disorders Flashcards

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True or false it is more difficult to diagnose a young person with a psychiatric disorder then an older person?

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True

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How many children in the United States have a major mental illness?

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One in five

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Two thirds of all young people with mental health problems are lacking what?

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Treatment

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What are six factors of mental health in children?

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Genetic, brain development and biochemicals, temperament, resilience, environmental factors, cultural considerations.

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What are six environmental risk factors for a child to develop a mental health disorder?

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  • A parent who has a mental disorder
  • History of abuse/neglect
  • Witnessed violence
  • Family system dysfunctions or substance-abuse
  • Effects from a divorce
  • Bullying
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When doing an assessment on a child that is suspected to have a mental health disorder what is important to assess?

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Developmental assessment, look at milestone such as walking, talking, toilet training.

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What are motor disorders?

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Stereotypic movement disorders are repetitive purposeless movements, gestures, or utterances.

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When do movement disorders begin?

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In the first three years of life.

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True or false most movement disorders resolve overtime or symptoms can be suppressed?

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True

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What is a treatment for motor disorders?

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Behavioral therapy to reverse the habit.

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____ percentage of young adults are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder between what ages?

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75%

11 to 18 yro

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Define tic disorders.

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Sudden, rapid, recurrent nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.

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At what age do tic disorders occur.

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Onset occurs between ages 2 to 7 but most present before 18 years.

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What is Tourette’s?

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Motor tics and one or more vocal tic lasting one year or longer.

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What two medications are FDA approved for Tourette’s?

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Haldol
Orap (pimozide)
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What is Botox used for Tourette’s?

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To calm muscles associated with tics.

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True or false deep brain stimulation is a primary treatment for Tourette’s?

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False deep brain stimulation is a last resort.

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What is the correct way of saying mental retardation?

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Intellectual development disorder

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Patients who have an intellectual development disorder will exhibit what signs and symptoms?

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Intellectual functioning deficit, social focusing deficit, deficits managing age-appropriate activities of daily living, functioning at school or work, and performing self-care.

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What is autism spectrum disorder?

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Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts.

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What are three categories of type 1 autism spectrum disorders?

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  • Deficits in social/emotional reciprocity
  • Deficits in nonverbal communication behaviors use for social interaction.
  • Deficits in developing maintaining an understanding, relationships
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An individual that suffers from a type 1 autism spectrum disorder, specifically a deficit in social emotional reciprocity, Will exhibit what behaviors?

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Failure of back-and-forth communication, failure to respond in social interactions.

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An individual that suffers from a type 1 autism spectrum disorder, specifically a deficit in nonverbal communication behaviors use for social interactions, will exhibit what behaviors?

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Poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication, total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.

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An individual that has a type 1 autism spectrum disorder, specifically a deficit in developing maintaining an understanding relationships, will exhibit what behaviors?

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Difficulties adjusting behavior to suit various social contexts, may be an absence of interest in Peers.

25
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Define type two autism spectrum disorder?

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Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

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What are symptoms of a type two autism spectrum disorder?

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  • Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements
  • Insistence in shameless, ritualized patterns
  • Highly restricted, fixated interests
  • Hyper-or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment
27
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When do symptoms typically appear for an autism spectrum disorder?

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Within the first three years of life. Specifically year two.

28
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What is the concordance rate of autism and identical twins?

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70 to 90%

29
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What is the autism spectrum disorder severity based on?

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The social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior

30
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How much support does a level one autism spectrum disorder child require?

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They require little support

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How much support does a level two autism spectrum disorder child require?

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They require substantial support

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How much support does a level III autism spectrum disorder child require?

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They require very substantial support

33
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For a child with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosed with impaired social interaction what is the desired outcome?

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Follow simple rules of interactive games with peers

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For a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder specifically impaired verbal communication what is a desired outcome?

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Speech understood by strangers.

35
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For a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders specifically delayed growth and development, what is a desired outcome?

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Express emotions during play activities

36
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What is the treatment for autism spectrum disorder?

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Early intervention and specialized behavioral and educational programs. Includes rewards, structure.

37
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What types of medications are used for autism spectrum disorders?

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Second-generation antipsychotics and SSRIs

38
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How do you evaluate and autism spectrum disorder?

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You evaluate using a strength-based approach, evaluating what is working for the child

39
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What is ADHD?

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

40
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What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD?

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Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

41
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To be diagnosed with ADHD The symptoms must be present in how many settings and begin before what age?

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Symptoms must be present in at least two settings and begin before age 12

42
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The assessment for ADHD includes what three things?

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  • Relationship between child and parents/caregiver
  • Development competencies
  • Level A physical activity, attention span, talkativeness
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What are three desired outcomes for the patient with ADHD?

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Remain safe, learns effective coping methods, developed friendships with peers

44
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What are four techniques for managing disruptive behaviors of ADHD?

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Behavior contract, limit setting, planned ignoring, use of signals and gestures

45
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The evaluation of ADHD client focuses on what?

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The symptoms patterns and severity

46
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Is ADHD chronic or acute?

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Chronic, the patient may have symptoms as an adult

47
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What are general interventions for children and adolescents with ADHD?

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Family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, psychodynamic therapy, group therapy, behavioral therapy, play therapy, therapeutic drying, journaling, music therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, disruptive behavior management

48
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What does play therapy do for the child with ADHD?

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Play therapy brings hidden emotions to the surface

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