Development + Children + Autism + ADHD Flashcards
In how many settings do symptoms have to occur to diagnose ADHD?
symptoms must cause impairment in at least two domains (ex. school and home)
What is a specific phobia?
A strong fear to an object, animal, event, etc
often associated with another anxiety disorder
A physician with Type 1 diabetes became a pediatric endocrinologist to help children who develop Type 1 diabetes. What is the value of self-disclosure for this doctor in the care of patients?
a) there is no risk in the doctor’s relationship with their patients by self-disclosure
b) most patients would think that the doctor was seeking sympathy from the patient
c) most patients would think that doctor who self-discloses was shaming them for being upset when they were newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
d) patients might be encouraged by having a doctor who is also a role model
d) patients might be encouraged by having a doctor who is also a role model
What is the formal operational stage?
occurs age 12-18
child capable of abstract thinking, scientific thinking, engaging in philosophical discussions
What are the three major strategies to reduce stigma?
education, protest, and interpersonal contact
What are the two stages of post-conventional moral development?
Stage 5: social contract - behavior driven by balance between social order and individual rights
Stage 6: universal ethics - morality based on rules that transcend mutual benefit
What are the red flags of adolescence?
depression
social anxiety
substance use/abuse
conduct disorder
psychotic disorders
bipolar disorders
What are Freud’s stages of psychosexual development?
oral stage (birth - 2 years)
anal stage (2 - 3 years)
phallic stage (3 - 6 years)
latency stage (6 - 12 years)
genital stage (puberty to adulthood)
What is conservation? When in the Piaget stages does it develop?
ability to realize that mass/volume does not change merely due to physical changes
occurs in the concrete operational stage
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability?
children with just intellectual disability will still demonstrate social relatedness, a desire to connect, and will not have restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
What type of drug is adderall?
a mixed salt amphetamine stimulant
What are the characteristics of selective mutism?
young children with the ability to speak that do not speak in social situations
occurs outside of the context of other disorders
How long do major depressive episodes last? Minor depressive episodes?
major: 7-9 months
minor: > 3 years
What are the main components of an ADHD assessment?
parent interview + rating scales
patient interview
school information
complete medical history and physical exam
can also include psychological testingand language + speech evaluation
What is the general clinical course of untreated/undiagnosed anxiety?
childhood onset
adolescence: symptoms and accumulated disability, can morph to depression
young adulthood: symptoms and failure in major life roles, can evolve to panic disorder or substance abuse
What are the key parental behaviors during the autonomy vs. shame and doubt period of psychosocial development? Consequences of lack of behaviors?
parents must encourage their child’s use of initiative and reassure them when mistakes are made
if not (meaning if parents are overpowering, controlling, or disapproving): child may feel ashamed and doubt their abilities
What are the side effects of atomoxetine?
nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, fatigue
black box anti-depressant warning for suicide
What is the mechanism of stimulant medications for treatment of ADHD?
increases the effect of dopamine and norepinephrine by blocking reuptake transporters and by facilitating release into the synapse
At which stage of development does intellectual disability most often begin?
prenatally
What is self-stigma?
incorporation of the beliefs of others into ones’ self attitude
can be overt (self-loathing, self-preservation) or covert
What type of drug is ritalin?
a methylphenidate stimulant
What are the treatments for teens with depression?
psychological treatments: CBT, interpersonal therapy
medications: SSRIs/atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAO-inhibitors
The ane of onset of panic disorder occurs during which stage of development?
a) before puberty
b) after puberty
c) older adolescence and young adulthood
d) middle age
c) older adolescence and young adulthood
At what age are autism spectrum disorder symptoms typically first recognized?
12-24 months
Based on the child/adolescent anxiety multimodal study (CAMS), which statement regarding treatment of anxiety is true?
a) medication treatment is equivalent to placebo
b) CBT is equivalent to placebo
c) medication and CBT are equivalent
d) medication is better than CBT
e) CBT is better than medication
c) medication and CBT are equivalent
What is cultural competence vs. cultural humility?
competence - mastry of knowlesge
humility - knowledge + self-exploration and self-critique
What are the side effects of guanfacine and clonidine?
low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, sedation
What is the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage of psychosocial development?
occurs between 1 - 2 years of age
when toddlers learn to walk, talk, use toilets, and do things for themselves
self-control and self-confidence begins to develop
What are the two substages of the preoperational stage?
1) symbolic activity (age 2-4): thnking and reasoning symbolically
2) decentration (age 4-7): child begins to recognize other points of views
What are the key physcial development milestones of preschoolers?
slow physical growth
brain maturation (improved motor control, coordination)
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and stereotypic motor disorder?
these children will lack all other symptoms of ASD (ex. intact social skills)
What is accommodation? When in the Piaget stages does it develop?
modifying a schema to account for new information
develops in the sensorimotor stage
What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD?
6 or more inattention symptoms and/or 6 or more hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms
symptoms must appear before age 12 and last 6+ months
symptoms must occur in at least 2 settings
symptoms must cause distress/impairment
What are the key cognitive development milestones in middle childhood?
more accurate observations
reading, writing, memory, attention, logical thinking
goals and planning
problem solving
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairment?
Hearing test
What are the key developmental tasks of the toddler years?
balance attachment with exploration
internalize parental values and standards
play (initially imitative, then symbolic)
grow vocabulary
What is the gender prevalence of ADHD?
2.4:1 male to female ratio
girls may take longer to diagnose due to increased prevalance of inattentive subtype
What is the sensorimotor stage of Piaget’s cognitive development?
stage from birth to age 2
learning through action, exploration of motor functions, producing effects on objects
object permanence, assimilation, and accomodation develop
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder?
these children have intact social skills and do not have restricted interests
What is the role of genetics and environment in anxiety?
genetic vulnerability set off by environmental trigger
self-perpetuating and “contagious” from parent to child
What is the etiology of ADHD? Risk factors?
strongly genetic with environmental components (high heritability)
risk factors: maternal smoking, lead exposure, brain injury
What are the key components of parent training for ADHD?
education about ADHD
info on giving clear commands and giving praise for appropriate behavior
determining appropriate rewards and consequences
How is autism spectrum disorder diagnosed?
rating scales or structured interview
physical examination
vision + hearing test, EEG, lab tests, speech/language evaluation, neuropsychological testing, and occupational therapy may be used
The ordering of treatment benefit in the Treatment of Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) is which of the following?
a) combination treatment > medication = CBT > placebo
b) combination treatment > medication > CBT > placebo
c) combination treatment = medication > CBT > placebo
d) combination treatment = medication > CBT = placebo
d) combination treatment = medication > CBT = placebo
What are the treatments for autism spectrum disorder?
appropriate educational placement
behavioral modification (applied behavior analysis)
social skills training
speech and language therapy
occupational therapy
treatment of comorbid conditions
secondary adjunctive pharmacological interventions
What is the difference between normal human sadness, demoralization, and sadness without cause?
normal human sadness: common, expectable reaction to events that are time limited
demoralization: chronic unhappiness due to adverse circumstances, can be severe but without anhedonia
sadness without cause: depression with anhedonia, physical manifestations, disproportionate and unexpected
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and social (pragmatic) communication disorder?
children will have deficits in social communication and interaction, but do not have restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
What is the typical age of diagnosis of ADHD?
4-7 years (or later if mild)
What is the utility of pharmacotherapy for autism spectrum disorder?
to treat comorbid symptoms
aggression: atypical antipsychotics, alpha-2 agonists
inattention/ADHD: stimulants, alpha-2 agonists
anxiety/depression: SSRIs
Tourette’s/Tics: alpha-2 agonists
Insomnia: melatonin
What were the results of the ADAPT trial for depression?
SSRIs and SSRI+CBT had similar efficacy (combination maybe slightly better)
What are disidentifiers (in the context of stigma)? What are the types of disidentifiers?
an unexpected experience or characteristic that disrupts one’s perception of the other
can be positive valance (improves perception) or negative valance (worsens perception)
How can you distinguish between autism spectrum disorder and language disorder?
children with language disorders will still demonstrate social relatedness, a desire to connect, and will not have restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
What are the key cognitive development milestones for preschoolers?
egocentrism: seeing their own perspective only
believing there is always a relationship between things that occur at the same time
transductive reasoning (generalizing past experiences)