ASD
Number of children who do not develop useful language
Approximately half that are diagnosed
Drug group most commonly used for drug management
CNS stimulants
Age most prevalent
After puberty
Normal between what ages
7 months to preschool years
Earliest possible time (age) for a reliable detection
12-18 months of age
Causes of weight loss with Ritalin use
a decrease in appetite
This disorder is characterized by
A pattern of frequent negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures
More prevalent in
Girls
Diagnosis of ASD typically made when
Preschool period or later
Disorder commonly diagnosed along with ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Two behaviors that require an immediate response or feedback to determine future behaviors
Passive aggressive behavior and acceptable behavior
Percentage of children that develop SAD
50%