Unit 14 Flashcards
What does psychiatry say behavior is caused by?
Psychiatry emphasizes that behavior is caused by neurochemistry
Brain-> brain chemistry-> behavior
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Medication-> side effects (medication effects and side effects)
What are the medical treatments?
Symptom treatment
- anticonvulsants
- tranquilizers
- stimulants
- antidepressants, anti-OCD, anti-anxiety
Antipsychotics- Ex: risperidone
Side effects: wight gain, fatigue, drowsiness, drooling, dizziness, tardive dyskensia
Increased risk: diabetes and heart disease
Relapse when removed
Led to significant improvements in the restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and activities but did not change their deficit in social communication and interaction
Better when paired up with behavior therapy- significantly greater reductions in behavioral problems
Risperidone and haloperidol in treatment of aggression in ID?
Aggression decreased
Anti-depressants (SSRIs)
Useful for both mood and anxiety disorders
Side effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, irritability
Not well studied in ASD
Anxiolytics (Ed: Xanax & Valium)
Not researched in ASD
Used to treat panic attacks and acute anxiety
Can be addictive
Stimulants- ex: methylphenidate
Effective for ADHD
Effects on ASD have been less studied
Side effects: irritability, sleep problems, inhibits growth
Side effects higher in DD
Can be affective for children with ASD and hyperactivity
Anti-convulsants
Have not been studied well in children with ASD
Prescribed for seizures in ASD
Valproate
Lamotorigine- mood stabilizer
Levetiracetam
What are the weaknesses of medications?
Bad side effects (tongue wagging)
Might reduce every behavior not just problem behavior
Some are addictive
Lack of maintenance- helps when you’re on but go back to how you were when you get off
Not functional- doesn’t address why the problem behavior is occurring
What are the strengths of medication?
Some help problem behavior
Can help get through emergency situation or crisis
Only way (ADHD need medication)
Fast effect
Tearing anxiety in neurotypical individuals using graduated exposure?
Gradually expose the stimulant or stimulus they fear
What is FCT?
Functional communicative training
Teaching children to ask for what he/she wants through language instead of problem behavior
