Disruptive Disorders & Neurodevelopment Disorders Flashcards
Oppositional defiant disorder
Hostile, disobedient behavior
Frequently argues with adults
6 months
Treatment of ODD
Psychotherapy
Many ODD patients progress to ___
Conduct disorder
Conduct disorder
Aggression and violation of the rights of others
children and adolescents
1 year
Treatment of conduct disorder
Psychotherapy
Types of ADHD
Hyperactive/impulsive: excessive fidgeting and restlessness
Inattentive: disorganized, forgetful, easily distracted
Combined
ADHD
Symptoms for at least 6 months
Presents before 12 years old
Treatment of ADHD
Stimulants
Treatment guidelines for stimulant use in ADHD
Child must be at least 6 years old
Autism spectrum disorder
Deficits in social interaction
Restricted and repetitive patterns
Delayed developmental milestones
Screening for autism
M-CHAT
Treatment for autism
Educational and behavioral interventions
Rett syndrome
Neurodevelopmental condition in females in which there is normal development for about the first 6 months, and then it begins to regress and decline