Week 4- ASD, ADHD Flashcards

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What does ADHD stand for?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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What is the diagnostic triad for ADHD?

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Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

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What is the criteria for combined type ADHD, and what else is it known as?

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Also known as hyperkinetic disorder
The patient must have the normal triad of difficulties but they must be:
-developmentally inappropriate 
-Impairing
-Pervasive- occur in multiple settings
-Longstanding
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4
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Is ADHD a spectrum disorder?

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Yes

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How can having a family member with ADHD impact on the home?

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Complicated to the parents
Raised family stress levels
Increased anger and upset
Increased risk of harm (e.g. impulsive behaviour)

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How can having ADHD affect schooling?

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Barrier to learning
Frequently in trouble
Disorganisation, forgetting, losing things

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What co-morbid difficulties can you have with ADHD?

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Social communication difficulties 
Learning disabilities
Attachment difficulties
Mood and anxiety problems
Behavioural disorders 
Substance use
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8
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What causes ADHD?

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Environmental factors
Genes
Brain structure and function
Cognition

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How would you go about diagnosing ADHD?

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History
Screening questionnaires
Structural diagnostic questionnaires
Background risk factors- family history, male gender, socioeconomic status
Careful review of differentials
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How would you examine a suspected ADHD case?

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School observation
Observation in clinic room
Cognitive assessment

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Do symptoms of ADHD ever stop?

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Symptoms commonly remain throughout childhood
Core symptoms may symptoms may persist into adulthood
Some will ‘grow out’ of ADHD as part of brain development

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How would you treat ADHD psychologically?

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1st line- parent training
Behavioural classroom management strategies
2nd line- social skills training
sleep and diet- eliminations and supplements

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How would you treat ADHD pharmacologically?

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1st line drugs- methylphenidate (ritalin)
dexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine

2nd line drugs
Atomoxetine

3rd line- antidepressants, antihypertensives, anti-psychotics.

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14
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What are common side effects of stimulant ADHD medications?

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Dysphoria (state of unease)
Anxiety
Tics also possible

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15
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How do stimulants work in the treatment of ADHD?

What do they affect in ADHD?

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Improve dopaminergic neurotransmission in networks involved in executive functioning. They directly improve core symptoms

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16
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Name some examples of non stimulant ADHD medication?

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Atomoxetine-noradrenergic and dopaminergic agonist

Guanfacine- alpha 2 agonist

17
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What is autism?

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Problems with social communication and interaction.

Restricted and repetitive patterns of thinking

18
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How would you diagnose autism (method)?

A

History generally.

19
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What is the DSM 5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder?

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Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction.
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and activities.

20
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When must symptoms for ASD be present from?

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Must be present in the early developmental period.

21
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NOTE

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Disturbances in ASD must not be better explained by intellectual disorder or global developmental delay.

22
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How are those with ASD described socially?

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Described as being aloof.
Lack of theory of mind
Only interested in people to meet needs
Happy with their own company

23
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What specific things are affected socially in ASD?

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Problems reading and transmitting social cues

Metaphor, irony and social rituals are confusing

24
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What is meant by inflexible patterns of thinking and repetitive behaviours in ASD?

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Changes/ transitions are often very distressing
Leads to interests in logical things- e.g. IT, maths, engineering, collecting.
Need for routine and repetition

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What co-morbidities are common in ASD?
``` Learning disability Anxiety Depression ADHD Dyspraxia Specific language delay and impairments Sensory differences/sensory defensiveness ```
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What language deficits can be seen in autism spectrum disorder?
No speech- language delay Confuse pronouns Odd prosody (patterns of rhythm) Echolalia (echoing another person)
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What sensory differences might be present in someone with ASD?
Temperature and pain sensitivity Sound and texture difficulties are most common. Overlaps with social communication and dyspraxia
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Which co morbidity is severe autism associated with?
Learning disability Langauge and other developmental problems Hyperactivity Behavioural issues such as repeated self harm.
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Which co-morbidity is mild autism associated with?
Inattention/poor organisation Anxiety and mood disorders Dyspraxia
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What causes ASD?
Strongly heritable- however no single gene found | No clinically helpful findings are found on brain scanning.
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What assessment tools can be used to aid diagnosis of ASD?
Social responsiveness scale | Semi-structured interviews
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Which allied health professionals are involved in the management of ASD?
Speech