Signs, Comorbidities, and Symptoms...Oh my!
Children with this condition typically have cardiac issues/concerns.
What is Down Syndrome?
Lithium is a common medication used to treat the symptoms of this condition.
Bipolar Disorder
A disorder characterized by binging and purging.
What is bulimia?
An individual with this diagnosis may engage in flapping or stimming to self soothe.
What is Autism?
This diagnosis is characterized by episodes of depression, and then mania.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Tachycardia often accompanies this condition.
What is anxiety?
Someone with ADHD may require a medication that increases these chemicals/hormones.
What is dopamine and norepinephrine?
Someone with this diagnosis will have difficult using appropriate language in social skills.
What is Autism?
Someone with this diagnosis will have difficulty functioning in crowded areas, in the presence of loud noises, or in a disorganized space.
What is ADHD?
Delusions, disordered thoughts, and hallucinations care traits of this diagnosis.
What is schizophrenia?
Low muscle tone
What is hypotonicity?
This medication is used to reduce opioid cravings.
What is Methadone?
A significant increase in muscle tone that may interfere with function
What is spasticity?
Sensory underresponsivity
What is the diagnosis in which a child requires more intense sensory activities to increase arousal?
An anxiety disorder resulting in irrational fears.
What is phobia?
The term used to describe a common speech pattern in children with autism, similar to parroting.
What is echolalia?
Exposure and CBT are optimal treatment for this mental health condition.
What is OCD?
The type of CP characterized by involuntary and uncontrolled movements.
What is athetoid?
Sensory overresponsivity
What is the diagnosis in which the child has stronger reactions that may last much longer?
Someone with this diagnosis will engage in repetitive, uncontrollable behaviors that negatively impact their daily functional performance.
What is OCD?
A common comorbidity with Spina Bifida, meaning increased fluid on the brain.
What is hydrocephalus?
Seroquel is used to treat symptoms of these diagnoses. (Accept any answer).
What is Bipolar Disorder?
What is Schizophrenia?
Dysfunctions in these brain structures appear abnormal in people with Autism.
What are the amygdala and hippocampus?
This mental health diagnosis could be exacerbated through sensory stimulus.
What is PTSD?
What is Autism?
What is ADHD?
A deficit in this brain chemical may result in major depressive disorder.
What is serotonin?