Week 11 - Childhood Disorders Flashcards
What are the neurodevelopmental disorders>
intellectual disability, Autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disorder, ADHD
What are the impulse, conduct disorders?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct disroder
What are mood disorders?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
What is neurodevelopment disorder with many areas of function delay?
pervasive developmental disorder
What is the IQ mean?
100
What is the standard deviation of IQ?
15
What is the DSM for intellectual disability?
A. deficits in function confirmed with clinical, individualized, standardized test (IQ
What are the types of intellectual disabilities?
mild, moderate, sever, profound
What is the prevalence of ID?
1% pop
Who is ID more common in?
boys
What are some comorbid disorders with ID?
autism. anxiety, depression, dementia, psychotic
What are some preg risk factors for ID?
teratogens, anoxia, premature
What are some childhood illnesses that are risk factors for ID?
encephalitis, meningitis, lead poisioning, head injuries, abuse
What are some risk factors for ID?
chromosome abnorm, metabolic disorders, preg prob, childhood illness, cultural-familial intellectual disabilty
What is the treatment for ID?
living arrangment, special education, self-care training, psychotherapy
Is ID pervasive?
yes
What are the two areas of deficit in ASD?
social communication and interaction
What are some associated problems with ASD?
ID, self-injurious, savant skills
What is the prevalence of ASD?
1 in 88
Who is ASD more common in?
boys
What are co morbid disorders with ASD?
ID, anxiety, depression, medical problems
What is a quick screening for autism?
M-CHAT
Who does M-CHAT screen?
toddlers 16-30 mo
What is the downside to M-CHAT?
high false positive
Is autism genetically linked?
yes strong heritability
What are the risk factors for autism?
prenatal issues, social brain issues (prefrontal cortex, limbic, amygdala, cerebellum, too many synapses, deficits in social cognition
How does an autistic brain differ than typical?
more pathways and weaker connections
What is the treatment for autism?
intensive behavior therapy - ABA, parent training
Sign language or communication tools
Academic tutoring/instructions
Special education services
What medtions can you use in autism?ica
anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, psychostimulants
What are the three types of ADHD?
inattentive, hyperactive/impulse, combined