Neurodevelopmental Disorders Flashcards
What is the criteria for autism spectrum disorder? (SCARE)
Social relationships and reciprocity deficits (2). Communication for social interaction poor. Activities restricted, rigid and repetitive (3). Reactivity to sensory aspects hyper or hypo. Early onset.
How man symptoms are needed to diagnose ASD?
All A criteria (SC) and 2 of the B criteria (AR).
What are the criteria for ADHD - Inattention? (ATTENTION)
Attention difficulty. Trouble listening to others even when spoken directly. Tasks that require sustained mental effort are difficult. Easily distracted. Necessary things for tasks are lost. To finish what he/she starts is difficult. Is forgetful in daily activities. Organizational skills lacking. Not concerned about details or makes careless mistakes.
What are the criteria for ADHD - Hyperactivity? (RUN FIDGET)
Runs, climbs or restless. Uninhibited in conversation. Not able to play quietly. Fidgets or squirms in seat. Interrupts or intrudes on others. Difficulty waiting his or her turn. Gets going or acting as if driven by a motor. Evacuates seat unexpectedly. Talks excessively.
How many symptoms are needed to diagnose ADHD?
At least 6 symptoms of inattention and/or 6 symptoms of hyperactivity. 5 in individuals 17 and older.
What are the specifiers for ADHD?
Mild, moderate, severe (many symptoms in excess of those required to make diagnosis or several severe symptoms).
What are the specifiers for ASD? (4)
- Severity. 2. With or without accompanying intellectual impairments. 3. With or without accompanying language impairments. 4. Associated with a known medical or genetic condition or environmental factor.
What are the criteria for oppositional defiant disorder? (REAL BADS)
Resentful. Easily annoyed. Argues with adults. Loses temper. Blames others for his or her misbehavior. Annoys people deliberately. Defies rules or requests. Spiteful.
How man symptoms are needed to diagnose oppositional defiant disorder?
4.
How long must symptoms last before oppositional defiant disorder can be diagnosed?
6 months.
What are the specifiers for oppositional defiant disorder?
Mild: Symptoms confined to one setting (home, work, school, with peers). Moderate: Some symptoms are present in at least 2 settings. Severe: Some symptoms are present in three or more settings.
What are the criteria for conduct disorder? (BAD FOR A BUSINESS)
Bullying. Animal cruelty. Destroying others’ property. Fighting. Out late at night. Running away from home. Actively forcing sex. Being cruel to people. Using a weapon. Setting fires. Into someone’s house, building or car. Not going to school. Everyday lying or conning others. Stealing while confronting a victim. Stealing without confronting a victim.
How many symptoms are need to diagnose conduct disorder? How long must they be present?
3 in the past 12 months. One criterion present in the past 6 months.
What are the specifiers for conduct disorder? (3)
- Childhood onset: symptoms before 10; Adolescent-onset: no symptoms before 10; Unspecified onset: No information on when symptoms became present. 2. With limited prosocial emotions. 3. Severity.
