childhood impulse control Flashcards
disorders - Look for behavioral manifestations that
are not age appropriate
deviate from cultural norms in an UNHEALTHY way
Always involve families in the assessment and treatment as well.
Intellectual Development Disorders (IDD)
IQ < 70 w/ resulting impairment in function; age of onset < 18 yo
mild IDD - and what level of reading and writing
IQ 50-70 (85% of all persons w/ MR) - usually pretty high functioning, most need a little support, can live on their own sometimes. maximum expectation is reading and writing at 6th grade level
moderate IDD - expected reading and writing level
IQ 35-50 - maximum expectation is reading and writing at 2nd grade level
severe IDD - IQ - and what about speech?
IQ 20-35 - lives in a group home, limited speech.3-4% of ppl with DD.
profound IDD
: IQ < 20 - usually secondary to neurological disorder, like cerebral palsy. total care.
IDD - causes
genetic, medical and/or environmental factors, birth injuries - cord wrapped around neck, lead poisoning, mold, mercury
IDD - comorbities
Common comorbid dxs: ADHD, Mood D/O, ASD (autism spectrum disorder), Szs, Motor pxs
tx for IDD - what type of therapy (think of children)
Assess strengths to encourage independence
Use behavior modification
Referrals to community resources (e.g. JPC = Pomeroy center)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - what age?
sxs usually appear early (as an infant) usually diagnosed between 1 1/2 and 3 yrs old. can appear as early as 6-8 weeks old - eye movements
multiple theories on etiology of ASD
autism now affects
1 in every 36 children in the US (1 in 23 boys) and the incidence is growing (in 2000, the rate was 1 in every 150 kids). The older a man is, the more likely the child will be autistic.
autism - developmental deficits in social skills and language***
difficulty reading other peoples’ faces
sing song voice, movie quotes over and over again
poor non-verbal and verbal communication
autism - over half
have some degree of IDD (IQ<70)
autism - males vs. females
males 4X> than females, but females have historically been underdiagnosed
autism interventions - what is the therapy called? (aba teaches autism)
early intevention is crucial. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)– behavioral therapy to teach communication skills, improve social interaction - give a star or sticker if they respond appropriately.
autism - diet
diet and complementary therapies are controversial; mixed results - inflammatory foods. corn, gluten, soy. might result in symptom reduction, but not cure. autism have higher heavy metals in system - so chelation may be used but can be very dangerous.
regressive autism
at 1 or 2, they stop functioning suddenly. these kids usually respond to alternative interventions.
meds for autism (zach is crazy)
no cure available, but Abilify and Risperdal have been FDA-approved for tx of tantrums, aggression, SIB; SSRIs for depression and anxiety sxs
autism prognosis
generally poor prognosis (better w/ higher IQ/language skills)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
characterized by poor attention span, distractibility, hyperactivity and impulsivity. the daydreamer, not absorbing material, disorganized, careless mistakes on homework. they can hyper focus on something they’re really interested in though.