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what is disruptive behavior disorder in <12yo (primary school) called

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oppositional defiant disorder

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what is disruptive behavior disorder in >12yo (secondary school) called

what is this a risk factor for

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conduct disorder

criminality

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age inappropriate refusal to go to school

excessive anxiety about being separated from parents

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separation anxiety disorder

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what does separation anxiety disorder lead to in teenagers

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perfectionism

social anxiety

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what % of population has a learning disability

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3%

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learning disability definition

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IQ <70 (avg is 100)

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treatment and prognosis of PKU aetiology learning disorder

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specialized diet

will be fine with diet - wont be disabled

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examples of chromosome abnormalities causes learning disability

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down syndrome
turners
prader willi
et etc etc

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trisomy 21

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downs syndrome

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trisomy 13

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patau syndrome

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trisomy 18

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Edwards syndrome

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5P chromosome abnormality

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cri du chat

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15Q maternal chromosome abnormality

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angleman

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15Q paternal chromosome abnormality

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prader willi syndrome

Paternal = Prader willi

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7Q chromosome abnormality

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Williams syndrome

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45 XO

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turners syndrome

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47 XXX

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trisomy X

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XXY

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kleinfelter

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treatment and prognosis of congenital hypothyroidism causing learning disability

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thyroid replacement

will be fine! not disabled

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what antenatal factors can cause a baby to be born with a learning disability

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alcohol - fetal alcohol syndrome

infection - rubella, CMV, toxoplasmosis

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borderline learning disability IQ

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70-84

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mild learning disability IQ

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50-69

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moderate learning disability IQ

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severe learning disability IQ

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profound learning disability IQ
<20
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what neurological condition is associated with learning disabilities
epilepsy
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management of learning disabilities
extra support in school ?specialist school | NOT medication
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which psych conditions are common in those with learning difficulties
depression schizophrenia adjustment disorders autism
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what neuro condition is downs syndrome associated with
alzhiemers dementia
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aetiology of autism spectrum disorder
multifactorial - genetic and environmental
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does the MMR vaccine cause autism
NO!
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which type of ASD has normal intelligence
aspergers
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do girls/boys get retts syndrome
girls
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do more boys or girls have ASD
boys harder to diagnose in girls
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which endocrine problem is a risk factor for ASD
congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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what hormone is high in ASD (even girls)
testosterone
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what happens to the amygdala in ASD
enlarged
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ASD triad
abnormal social interaction impaired communication rigid/repetitive behavior, interests and activities
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treatment of ASD (2)
specialist education | communication aids - Makaton, social stories, schedules
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sensory differences in ASD
hyperstimulation to sensory things noises magnified tastes strong
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treatment of aggression in ASD
risperidone (second generation atypical antipsychotic)
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treatment of anxiety/depression in ASD
SSRI
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treatment of sleep disordes in ASD
melatonin
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how common is ADHD
common | 5% people
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aetiology of ADHD
genetic or biological (brain structure)
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ADHD triad
inattention hyperactivity impulsivity
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what does impulsivity cause in ADHD
increased risk of harm - poor road safety etc
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what age does ADHD usually present at
5
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how long does ADHD symptoms need to have gone on for for diagnosis
>6 months
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first line treatment for ADHD
mindfulness/meditation parent training sleep diet NOT drugs first line
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second line treatment for ADHD (after non drug trial)
methylphenidate
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how does methylphenidate work in ADHD
stimulant = increased dopaminergic transmission
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third line treatment in ADHD after methylphenidate
SSRIs eg atomoxetine
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what are the 2 behavioural disorders that ADHD predisposes someone to
oppositional defiant disorder conduct disorder leads to criminality
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what MSK condition is associated with ADHD how does this present
perthes 4-8yo boys short stature hyperactive (ADHD) hip pain, Trendelenburg gait
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how do you treat perthes
no treatment

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