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1
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What is Reactive Attachment Disorder?

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Inappropriate social relatedness that generally begins before the AGE OF FIVE and is associated with gross pathological care.

2
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What are the two types of Reactive Attachment Disorder?

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Inhibited

Disinhibited

3
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What is inhibited RAD?

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Children who continually fail to initiate and respond to social interactions

4
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What is disinhibited RAD?

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Child who displays inappropriate attachments

5
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What are some symptoms of attachment disorders in young children?

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Persistent colic (crying)
Poor eye contact
No reciprocal smile response
Delayed gross motor skills
Difficulty being confronted
Resists affection
6
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Life experiences can change what in the brain?

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Number of neurons, dendritic branches and number of synapses

7
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Name some differential diagnosis similar to RAD?

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Conduct Disorder
Depression - often withdrawn
Autism Spectrum Disorders - can’t adapt as well to situations
ADHD - difficulty maintaining relationships

8
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Co-morbidity of attachment disorders with other behavioural/ emotional disorders is …

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Common,

if child has one then will likely have other. A lot of cross over

9
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Name some effective treatments for RAD?

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Family therapy
Individual therapy
Play therapy
Medication

10
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What is a conduct disorder?

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Repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviour in which the basic rights of others or rules are violated

11
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Name some typical presentations of CD?

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Aggression to people or animals
Destruction of property
Deceitfulness or theft
Serious violation of rules

12
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Name some co-morbidities of CD

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RAD
ADHD - common
Reading and learning difficulties
Depression
Substance misuse
Deviant sexual behaviour
13
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ADHD Triad

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Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity

14
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ADHD tends to _____ in families

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aggregate

15
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Are ADHD and CD the same thing?

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No

16
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Name three causes of CD?

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Genetic
Brain Injury
Environmental

17
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Why do these kids often get angry?

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Can protect from painful feelings

18
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Name some treatment for CD?

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Parent Fostering training
Child focused programmes
Medication (not main line)

19
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Name a medication for CD

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Risperidone - anti-physchotic