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Learning Disorders Flashcards

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Most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood

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ADHD

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Characterizes ADHD

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  1. Inattention
  2. Hyperactivity
  3. Impulsivity
6 or more for 1.
6 or more for 2 or 3
Persisted for at least 6months
Occurred before 12yrs old
Occurring in 2 or more settings
Not secondary to other condition
Reported by independent observers
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Pathogenesis of ADHD

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Dopamine hypothesis (prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia)

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Etiology of ADHD

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Genetic (DAT1 and DRD4)
Structural
Functional
Psychosocial

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