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neurodev dx

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includs comm, motor, specific learning, intellectual dev, ASD, ADHD

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communication dx

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deficit in language skill acquisition
- make impairments in academic achievement, socialization, self-care

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Speech disorder

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Problems making sounds

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language disorder

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difficulty undertsanding and using words in appropriate contexts
- evident in inability to follow directions

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Expressive lang dx

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can’t develop skills to communicate verbally or thru ASL

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social communication disorder

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interrupt, minimally verbal, probs comm socially

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motor disorder

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Impaired fine and gross skills
- mild to mod

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Developmental coordinate dx

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impaired motor skill development
- coor below child’s dev age
- probs interfering with academic achievement and ADLs

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Sx of dev coord dx

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Delayed sitting and walking, problems jumping or doing tasks like tying shoes

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Tx for dev coor dx

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phys and occup therapy

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stereotypic mvt dx

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Repetitive, purposeless mvt for 4w and interferes with ADLs

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Sx of stereotypic mvt dx

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Nail bite, head bang, flapping, teeth grinding

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Tx for stereotypic mvt dx

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  • safety and injury prevention (mittens, helmet)
  • bx therapy w/ habit reversal techniques
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Tic dx

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sudden, nonrhythmic and rapid motor mvt or vocalizations

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sx of tic dx

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tongue protrusion, squat, hop, skip, twirl
- usually involves head, torso, limbs

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Vocal tic

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spontaneous prod of words and sounds

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Persistent motor or vocal tic dx

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Lasts over 1 y

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Provisional tic dx

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Lasts under 1 y

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Tourette’s

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More severe tic dx
- often multiple motor and at least 1 verbal tic
- impaired fxn throughout the day
- lasts over 1y

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When do tic dx onset

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4-6y

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Can ind suppress tics?

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Perhaps temporarily sometimes

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Lifespan of tics

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Often peak in adolescent and dec in adulthood

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tx for tic dx

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  • habit reversal
  • relaxation techs (dec anx)
  • Meds like antipsychotics, clonidine, klonopin, fluoxetine, sertraline
  • DBS: last resort!
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Specific learning dx

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  • dyslexia (reading)
  • dyscalculia (math)
  • dysgraphia (written)
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Specific learning dx and tx
- often dx and tx in school age - make plans w/ IEP
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Intellectual dev dx
Deficit in intellect fxn, social, and daily fxn (work, school, self-care)
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Examples of probs with intellect
reasoning, prob solve, abstract, intellect fxn, academic ability
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Social impairments with IDD
impaired comm lang, interpret and act on social cues, emo reg
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What can inc levels of functioning if begun before age 5y?
Cog and social stim
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What determines adult productivity in an ind with IDD?
motivational support!
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tx for IDD
- early ID and intervention inc QoL - psychosocial intx, social skills and ind, fam, cog therapy
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ASD
non-prog, pervasive dev dx with sx in comm, soc, bx
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ASD characteristics
- w/d and react unusually to others - stereotypic repetitive speech and/or bx - unusual attachments to objects (fixed interest) - overadherence to routine/ritual - hypo/er reactivity to sensory input - extreme resistance to chx (love routine)
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epidemiology of ASD
- appears in early childhood (often 1st 3y of life) - more male but fem more severe
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Potential causes of ASD
spontaneous genetics muts, LBW, AMA, premature birth, women take valproic acid during preg, Fragile X, prater-willy, rett sx, tuberous sclerosis
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Screenings for ASD
CARS and M-CHAT - lead and hearing
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What is key in ASD?
Early ID is key
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What to assess with ASD
- intellect (dev delay) - comm (pronoun reversal, unusual emphasis on words) - abuse - bx skills - stereotypic bx
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Psychosocial tx for ASD
- day care tx programs - bx management - parent teach - OT/PT - speech - CBT - foster appropriate social intx
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Psychobio tx for ASD
- 2nd gen antipsychotics - SSRIs - stims
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ASD effective tx program
- build on kids interests - predictable schedule - engage in pos reinforce bx - teach comm, social skills - teach tasks as series of steps - engage child actively - structured activities with beginning, middle, end - speech and lang therapy - social skills - involve parents for tx success
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Social skill training in ASD
- help kids recognize social cues - teach ways to dec stress - use role play to help play like peers
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ADHD
Persistent pattern of inattn, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that is pervasive and inappropriate for dev test in at least 2 settings for 6M before age 12 (work, social, edu)
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epidemiology of ADHD
- more boys - 1 in 10 kids - more sub abuse in this pop
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Emos of kids with ADHD
neg SE, feel stupid, always mess up
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rf for ADHD
genetic, LBW or premature, frontal head injury, moms who smoked/drank in preg, exposure to pesticides and lead, neuro pathways
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hyperactivity-impulsivity ADHD
6+ present for 6M - hyperactivity: fidgets, leaves before excused, run/climb excess, probs playing quietly, often on the go, talks excessively - impulsivity: speak before think/blurts, interrupts, prob waiting their turn
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Inattentive ADHD
6+ sx for 6M - no attn to detail, trouble keeping attn, does not listen when spoken to directly, does not follow thru on tasks, trouble organizing activities, avoids doing tasks that incl mental effort, lose things, easily bored, disorganized
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combined ADHD
hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattentive sx
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tx for ADHD
- emphasize self-reg, social fxn, conc, attn, focus - bx manage and FDA approved meds are best - parent management training - inc prob solve and coping
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best type of therapy for ADHD
group therapy 8-12x weekly for bx chx - CBT and play not as effective
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Stimulant NC
usually work w/i 1 hour - inc DP in brain so calms - low dose and inc - not wt-dependent - 3 tries for stims before try non-stim
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NC for stimulants n outpatient
- VS, weigh (bc suppresses appetite) - random drug screen
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What to do if UDS is negative ona. kid prescribed stims?
Stop rx bc stims are so abused
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Long acting stims
- dextroamphetamine/amphetamine - lisdexamfetamine - dexmethylphenidate - methylphenidate (Daytrana, Metadate CD, Ritalin RA, Concerta)
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Intermediate acting stims
- dextroamphetamine - methylphenidate (Ritalin SR, Methylin ER, Metadate ER)
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Short acting stims
- methylphenidate (Ritalin) - dexmethylphenidate - dextroamphetamine - amphetamine sulfate
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How long do long acting stims last?
8-12h; daily
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Which drug is approved for ages 3-16?
dextroamphetamine (short acting)
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What form are short acting stims usually?
Chewable or crushable
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NC of Daytrana
- causes permanent skin changes (leukoderma) - patch for 9h on hip; works for hours once removed - flexible dose/time
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Which intermediate acting stim can be chewable OR liquid?
Methylin
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Who can get Concerta?
Only kids over 6
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Ritalin LA format
Capsule that can be opened and sprinkled
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Who can get dextroamphetamine/amphetamine
Over 6y old
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What format does dextroamphetamine/amphetamine come in?
can open and sprinkle in applesauce
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SE of stimulants
- dec appetite, HA, stomachache, trouble fall asleep, jittery, social w/d - nerves, overstim, tachy or brady, HTN, restless, insomnia, dry mouth, diarrhea, unpleasant taste
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How to manage ADHD stims
Adjust dose or dose time
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Common complaint about kids on stims
The child appears dull or overly restricted
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Are drug holidays reccommended?
Yes...?
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non-stims given for ADHD
- atomoxetine - bupropion - clonidine - guanfacine - imipramine
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TCA given for ADHD
imipramine
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Guanfacine NC
- ER tab - more hyperactivity - bedtime - rest less, prob focusing
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When is clonidine given
Alone or with stims; esp if tics present
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Clonidine SE
dry mouth, dizzy, mild sedation, constipation
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When do SE usually get better with clonidine
After several doses
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Bupropion SE
dizzy, dry, N, appetite chx, tinnitus, sore throat, muscle pain
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Clonidine class
beta blocker?
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bupropion class
NDRI
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What type of ADHD does bupropion work weel for
combined
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atomoxetine NC
- slow therapeutic response...build up gradually and may take longer to see effects - watch SI closesly!!!
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atomoxetine class
SNRI
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Who gets atomoxetine
ADHD kids over 6 with anxiety and ODD
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atomoxetine SE
dry, dizzy, N/V, dec appetite, prob sleep
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ADHD tips
- schedule - organize daily items - homework and notebook organizer - be clear, specific, consistent - praise/reward when rules followed - set and reward small attainable goals

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