assessment
when you are doing an assessment to determine if child is showing signs of autism, failure to point at objects/gaze at object is checking at this age.
18 months
prior to starting a psychostimulant can contribute to this problem? what is this problem
sleep
although there is no cure for autism, the patient could be given atypical antipsychotics for treatment of this?
irritability
there is no identifiable cause of ASD, but evidence has identified contributing factors including these:
environmental, biologic and genetic factors
observation of infant or toddler for lack of eye contact, failure to look at objects pointed at, failure to point to self, behaviors like hand flapping or spinning are part of what type of exam?
physical
red dye has been linked to this?
adhd
children with neurodevelopmental disorders, need their strength build up and use this type of reinforcement. if the child feels criticized their self-esteem will be eroded and they will likely become uncooperative. what needs to be reinforced?
positivity
this is a congenital abnormality of brain development where the neurons in an area of the brain failed to migrate in the proper formation in utero. what is this dysplasia called?
focal cortical dysplasia
behaviors such as interrupting, inability to wait patiently, blurting out answers before questions are completed are symptoms of what?
impulsivity
Educating our families on the side effects of stimulants would include which side effects?
by using medications for ADHD, it enhanced the dopamine and norepinephrine activity and thereby is effective in reducing this.
ADHD behaviors
the exact mechanism of ADA is not known but Alleles of dopamine genes may alter dopamine transmission in these networks.
neural networks
if you suspect ADHD, you may give this to parents and teacher to rate them. what scale is this?
ADHD rating scale
one major concern with psychostimulants is the potential for this? they can be acquired form peers who share, sell or trade their meds.
abuse
behavioral programs based on reward for this behavior can foster new social skills. what type of behavior?
positive
During fetal development, bouts of this and hypotension could selectively damage neurons located in some of the critical regions of the anatomic networks. Bouts of what?
hypoxia
A teacher may note that your child is fidgeting, unable to sit still for sustained periods of time, difficulty playing quietly, excessive talking, seemingly motor driven actions, these could be symptoms of what?
hyperactivity
nurses can show appropriate behavior modification techniques, this is a form of what?
modeling behavior
a component of cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with a child having ADHD involves who beyond the child?
parents
these have been associated with ADHD and include viral infection, meningitis, encephalitis, head injury, epilepsy and toxin or drugs. these can occur during this age group
childhood illnesses