metal health Flashcards
Risk factors of Autism include:
brain overgrowth, genetics, environmental toxins, Rh incompatibility, population (boys), low O2 at birth
Manifestations of autism:
strange characteristics in social interactions, communication, and behavior; no eye contact, avoid touch, resistant to change, speech/language delays
Early intervention programs for Autism:
behavior management with reward, structure/consistency, family involvement with goals, PT, OT, speech
Adverse of Autism:
self mutilation, social isolation, suicide/attempt
what is (ABA) Applied Behavioral analysis?
change negative behaviors into positive ones
Medication for ASD
Risperidone & aripiprazole
What is a key feature needed for ADHD?
inattention
What is an and/or key feature for ADHD?
hyperactivity or impulsivity
Are girls or boys more affected by ADHD?
boys
Impulsive ADHD:
blurt out answers, unable to contain emotions, poor boundaries
inattention ADHD:
daydream, unable to recall simple instructions, difficulty identifying danger
hyperactivity ADHD:
can’t sit still, fidget, talks constantly, disruptive in classroom