Ch17 Disorders Common Among Children And Adolescents Flashcards
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A group of disabilities-including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability- in the functioning of the Brain that emerge at birth or during a very early childhood and affect a person’s behavior, memory, concentration, and/ or ability to learn
Neurodevelopmental disorders
A disorder marked by the inability to focus attention, or overactive and impulsive behavior, or both
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
How children with ADHD have learning or communication problems? How many seriously misbehave?
About half of the children with ADHD have learning or communication problems. 80% misbehave quite seriously.
How common is ADHD?
5% of all children display ADHD at any given time and 70% are boys
How persistent is ADHD?
Symptoms lessen for many around mid-adolescence but as many as 60% continue to have ADHD into adulthood.
How many diagnoses of ADHD are based on psychological or educational testing?
About 1/3
What are some causes of ADHD?
Abnormalities in dopamine levels and in the frontal-striata regions of the Brain; high stress levels and family dysfunction
What percentage of all children and adolescents with ADHD receive treatment?
80%
What are the most common treatment approaches for ADHD?
Drug Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Combo of both
A stimulant drug, commonly used to treat ADHD; aka Ritalin
Methylphenidate
How common is Ritalin or other drugs taken by children for ADHD?
2.2 million children in US, 3% of all school children
A developmental disorder marked by extreme unresponsiveness to others, severe communication deficits, and highly repetitive and rigid behaviors, interests, and activities
Autism spectrum disorder
