Disorders Of Children

Question 1

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Answer 1

Not much supported research
Recurring temper outbursts
Irritated or angry most of day nearly everyday for 12+ months

Question 2

Internalising disorders

Answer 2

Over controlled and inner directed

• separation anxiety disorder
• selective mutism

Question 3

Elimination disorders

Answer 3

Enureis = involuntarily emptying of bladder

Encorpresis = repetitively soiling in inappropriate places (once a month for at least 3 months)

Diagnosis 5+ years
Comorbidity with ADHD

Question 4

Neurodevelpmental disorders

Answer 4

Intellectual disability 
Communication disorders 
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Specific learning disorder 
Autism spectrum disorder 
Tic disorders
Motor disorders
Others

Question 5

Childhood

Anxiety disorders

Answer 5

• Separation anxiety disorder

- Selective mutism

Question 6

Childhood

Depressive disorders

Answer 6

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Question 7

Childhood - Trauma and stressor related disorders

Answer 7

• Reactive attachment disorder

- Disinhibited social engagement disorder

Question 8

Disruptive, impulse control and conduct disorders

Answer 8

Oppositional defiant disorder

Conduct disorder

Question 9

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD

Answer 9

Symptoms of inattention &/or hyperactivity & impulsivity

2% population
Comorbidity oppositional defiant disorder

Deficit in executive functioning

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

Question 10

Specific learning disorder

Reading disorder

Answer 10

Academic achievement below expectation for age etc

Deficits in working memory limitations in processing written language
Phonological awareness- understanding sound of ones oral language

Question 11

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 11

Autistic disorder
Asperger’s syndrome
Childhood disintergrative disorder
Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified

Marked impairments in:

• social communication & interaction
• repetitive behaviours, interests & activities

‘Theory of mind’ - others perspective
60% concordance monozygotic twins

Question 12

Intellectual disability

Answer 12

Mental retardation deficits in intellectual functioning & adaptive functioning

Co-occurs:

• epilepsy
• cerebral palsy
• sensory deficits
• pervasive developmental disorders
• anxiety & depression

500+ genetic conditions cause for

Question 13

Externalising disorders

Answer 13

Under-control behaviours directed at others

Oppositional defiant disorder
Conduct disorder

Patterson’s coercive processes model - reinforcement

Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Question 14

Oppositional defiant disorder

Answer 14

Chronic misbehaviour in children marked by belligerence, irritability & defiance

One of most common 3%

Question 15

Conduct disorder

CD

Answer 15

Chronic disregard for rights of others including stealing, lying and engaging in acts of violence

ODD & ADHD precursors

Question 16

Which is/are true regrading ODD & CD

Answer 16

A)- ODD typically emerges 2-3 years before CD
B)- Approx 90% of children with CD have previous ODD diagnosis
C)- Approx 2/3 of children with ODD do not go into develop CD
D)- All above are ture

Question 17

Major criticism of DSM-5 in terms of childhood disorders

Answer 17

Does not take into account the dimensional nature of many childhood conditions