Types of Disorders
Disorder with onset during the developmental period (prior to age 18 years) that includes both intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits in conceptual, social, and practical domains.
What is intellectual disability disorder (IDD)?
Characterized by passive aggressive behaviors
What is ODD?
Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Vyvanase, Ritalin, Focalin, Adderall are examples of these
What are drugs known to treat ADHD?
Genetics, environmental lead, prenatal risk factors such as intrauterine exposure to toxic substances, disorganized or chaotic family environment, food dyes, additives, artificial flavorings, preservatives
What are predisposing factors for ADHD?
Will comply with treatment, accepts responsibility for his/her part of the problem, takes direction without becoming defensive, does not manipulate others, verbalizes positive aspects about self, interacts with other in an appropriate manner
What are outcomes for ODD?
Neurological disorder that interferes with normal brain development; results in deficits in communication, learning, reasoning, and social functioning.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Extremely limited attention span
What is ADHD?
Two medications approved by the FDA for treatment of ASD
What are risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify)?
Alterations in major brain structures, genetics, prenatal and perinatal influences
What are predisposing factors for ASD?
Has experienced no physical harm, has self-care needs fulfilled, interacts with others in a socially appropriate manner, maintains anxiety at a manageable level, is able to accept direction without becoming defensive, demonstrates adaptive coping skills in response to stressful situations
What are outcomes for IDD?
Developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity.
What is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Characterized by withdrawal of the child into the self and into a fantasy world of their own creation
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
In children with behavior disorders, a ________
__________ should be attempted periodically under direction of the physician to determine effectiveness of the medication and need for continuation.
What is drug holiday?
Dopamine, norepinephrine, and possibly serotonin
What are neurotransmitters implicated in the pathophysiology of ADHD?
Patient will establish trust with one caregiver (as evidenced by facial responsiveness and eye contact) by specified time (depending on severity and chronicity of disorder); Patient will establish a means of communicating needs and desires to others.
What are goals for ASD?
Characterized by a persistent pattern of angry moods and defiant behavior that occurs more frequently than usual in clients of comparable age and developmental level that interferes with social, educational, or vocational activities
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
General intellectual functioning is measured by both clinical assessment and a person's performance on IQ tests.
What is IDD?
First line treatment for ADHD (name drug class)
What are CNS stimulants?
Difficulty regulating emotions, low frustration tolerance, combination of a strong-willed child with a reactive and high energy temperament and parents who are authoritarian rather than authoritative
What are predisposing factors for ODD?
Experiences no physical harm, Interacts with others appropriately, Verbalizes positive aspects about self, Demonstrates fewer demanding behaviors, Cooperates with staff in an effort to complete assigned tasks.
What are outcomes for a patient with ADHD?
Common comorbid disorders include ADHD, anxiety, MDD, conduct disorder, and substance abuse disorders
What is ODD?
Impairment in communication, imaginative activity, and social interaction.
What is ASD?
A careful history of ___________ disease should be obtained prior to prescribing CNS stimulants.
What is cardiovascular?
Tay Sachs, chromosomal disorders, single gene abnormalities, phenylketonuria (PKU), fetal malnutrition, meningitis, encephalitis, lead poisoning, physical trauma, deprivation of nurturance and social stimulation
What are predisposing factors for IDD?
Exhibits no evidence of self-harm, interacts appropriately with at least one staff member, demonstrates trust in at least one staff member, is able to communicate so that he or she can be understood by at least one staff member, demonstrates behaviors that indicate he or she has begun the separation/individuation process.
What are outcomes for a patient with ASD?