Childhood Disorders

Question 1

Autism Symptoms

Answer 1

Impaired social skills, verbal and nonverbal communication difficulties
Narrow, obsessive interests or repetitive behaviors.

Question 2

ADHD Symptoms

Answer 2

Inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviours.
Hard to concentrate.

Question 3

Down Syndrome Symptoms

Answer 3

Intellectual disabilities, upward slanted eyes,
increased risk of congenital heart defects, respiratory problems,
Develop as typical children but at a slower rate.

Question 4

Dyslexia Symptoms

Answer 4

reading, math, etc difficulties

Question 5

Autism Causes

Answer 5

Dysregulation of immune system
Abnormal, accelerated brain growth between 1-2 y/o (potential marker for early evaluation).

Question 6

ADHD Causes

Answer 6

Catecholamine transmission problems.
Reduced transmissions weakens prefrontal circuit, important for attention, leading to weakened attention.

Question 7

Down Syndrome Causes

Answer 7

Trisomy 21, increased chance with age of mother

Question 8

Dyslexia Causes

Answer 8

Damage to parieto-temporal, occipito-temporal systems, Broca’s area, and posterior brain.

Question 9

Autism Treatment

Answer 9

Specialized behavioural therapies

Question 10

ADHD Treatment

Answer 10

Stimulants or drugs that enhance catecholamine transmission.