This disorder can cause the person to think that he/she is constantly overweight
What is anorexia nervosa
100
It is excessive worry, fear or doubt, leading to
interference in academic or social activity.
What is Anxiety
100
Psychiatric diagnosis that applies to children who have a persistent failure to speak at school and in social settings, despite being verbal in other settings
What is Selective Mutism
100
Repetitive, ritualized behaviors that someone feels compelled to perform
What are compulsions
200
Individuals with this disorder experience significant weight fluctuations
What is bulimia nervosa
200
Physiological symptoms (e.g., sweaty palms, racing heart, stomachaches or butterflies)
What is one of the three components of anxiety
200
Typically appears before the age of 5
At what age does selective mutism typically appear
200
Involuntary, uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts
What are obsessions
300
This is the most common eating disorder in the US
What is binge-eating disorder
300
Anxious children and teens will have more trouble concentrating,
Can be highly motivated but are frustrated,
Are easily discouraged
What effect does anxiety have on schoolwork
300
Allow parents to remain in the classroom for a short time in the mornings to help student become more comfortable
• Minimize eye contact
•Extended time for class work as necessary
•Do not make a big deal if student talks or doesn’t talk.
•Do not mention that you heard her speak
•Provide rewards for achieving goals
•Avoid large group expectations (ex: circle time)
•Allow audiotape or videotape for show-n-tell
Name accommodations for students with selective mutism
300
Vicious cycle of obsessive thought, anxiety, compulsive behaviour, temporary relief and back to obsessive thought.
How are obsessions and compulsions connected
400
Bulimia and anorexia mostly affect this age group
What is teens
400
Roughly 6% of children and youth have an anxiety disorder that is serious enough to require treatment
How common are anxiety disorders
400
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Anti-anxiety medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drugs that help regulate brain chemicals
What treatments are effective for selective mutism
400
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What does O.D.D. stand for
500
People with eating disorders usually also suffer from another mental health disorder