childhood disorders

Question 1

what is conduct disorder?

Answer 1

have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way
often aggressive and may be physically cruel
may steal from/harm victims

Question 2

when does conduct disorder begin?

Answer 2

between 7-15 yrs

Question 3

what are the causes of conduct disorder?

Answer 3

brain damage, child abuse or neglect, genetic vulnerability, school failure, and traumatic life experiences.

Question 4

what is ADHD?

Answer 4

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
have great difficulty attending to tasks, behave over actively and impulsively

Question 5

at what age does ADHD usually develop?

Answer 5

before age 12, and in some children, they’re noticeable as early as 3 years of age

Question 6

what is autism?

Answer 6

a bio-neurological developmental disability disorder that generally appears before the age of 3

Question 7

what does autism impact?

Answer 7

the normal development of the brain in areas of social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function

Question 8

treatment for autism?

Answer 8

• behavioural training and management
• specialised therapies
• community support and parent training
• medicines

Question 9

autism vs asperger’s syndrome

Answer 9

• autism is a mental condition present from early childhood
• asperger’s is a developmental disorder related to autism and characterised by awkwardness