Week 7 and 8 Flashcards
What are examples of communication disorders?
language disorders
speech sound disorders (lisp)
childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)
social communication disorder (socially awkward)
Describe autism spectrum disorder
deficits in social and emotional interactions
repetitive behavior (stimming, preservation, echolalia)
strict routines
sensory integration dysfunction
sleep disorders
digestive disorders
feeding disorders
epilepsy
allergies
Describe mild autism
social deficit
can communicate
can function
Describe moderate autism
communication deficits
obvious repetitive behaviors
changes cause distress
Describe severe autism
severe social deficits
limited communication/nonverbal
aggression
What are examples of learning disabilities?
dyslexia (words mixed up)
dyscalculia (hard time linking #s to words)
What are examples of motor disorders?
developmental coordination disorder
tourette’s disorder
Describe developmental coordination disorder
clumsy
hard time with hand writing
Describe Tourette’s disorder
mild to severe
tic disorder (motor or vocal)
early childhood onset
When would it be appropriate to diagnose a child with bipolar or mood disorder?
when it impairs functioning
Describe disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
form of depression for child 6-10 yrs
tantrums bigger than expected (not age appropriate)
Describe trichotillomania
pulling or twisting of hair
common in females
Describe excoriation disorder
skin picking
leads to lesions, infection, scarring
Describe pica
persistent eating of nonfood substances
Describe reactive attachment disorder
trauma/stress disorder
children who have inconsistent care
irritability
sadness
nightmares
regressive behaviors
Describe rumination disorder
repeated regurgitation of food, then rechewed, swallowed, or spit out
Describe avoidant/restrictive food intake disdorder
persistent failure to meet nutritional or energy needs
dependent on supplements
Describe enuresis
repeated voiding of urine voluntarily/involuntarily
ex: bed wetting
abnormal after age of 6
Describe encopresis
repeated passage of feces voluntarily/involuntarily
abnormal after age of 5
if not treated, megacolon can occur
Describe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
persistent pattern of:
inattention
impaired ability to focus/concentrate
hyperactivity
impulsivity (poor decisions)
easily distracted, messy, fidgety
What would be implemented for a child with ADHD?
stimulation reduction (remove distractions)
enhance organization skills (planner or lists)
enhance time management (prioritization)
What medications are used for ADHD?
Stimulants:
- methylphenidate
- amphetamine salts
- lisdexamfetamine
antidepressants:
- bupropion
- atomoxetine
What are the benefits of stimulants given for ADHD?
helps to improve attention and focus
reduces hyperactive behaviors
When is the best time to give stimulants for ADHD?
in the morning
not after 4pm