L6: Behavior Disorders Flashcards
(43 cards)
Intro to ADHD
ADHD change in symptoms with time
Def of Inattention
Def of Hyperactivity
It means a person seems to move about constantly:
- Including in situations in which it is not appropriate
or
- excessively fidgets, taps, or talks
Def of Impulsivity
- It means a person makes hasty actions that occur in the moment without 1st thinking about them and that may have a potential harm
- A desire for immediate rewards or inability to delay gratification
Incidnence of ADHD
ADHD worldwide prevalence of 7.2% among children.
Sex in ADHD
Boys are more than twice as likely as girls to receive a diagnosis of ADHD.
Etiology of ADHD
Dx of ADHD
by DSM-5 Criteria
Types of ADHD
- Inattentive type.
- Hyperactive / impulsive type.
- Combined type.
DSM Criteria of Inattentive ADHD
DSM Criteria of Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD
- Hyperactive
DSM Criteria of Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD
- Impulsive
DSM Criteria of Combined ADHD
- Patient meets both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive criteria for the past 6 months.
Additional Req for Dx of ADHD
TTT of ADHD
TTT of ADHD
- Types
Types of treatment for ADHD include:
- Behavior therapy, including training for parents
- Medications
TTT of ADHD
- Behavioural Therapy
TTT of ADHD
- Meds
Medical TTT of ADHD
- Stimulants
Medical TTT of ADHD
- Non-Stimulants
Medical TTT of ADHD
- Protocol depending on age
Intro to ASD
Variation in symptoms of ASD