OTHER CHILDHOOD DISORDERS

ADHD, ODD, CD

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER FEATURES

common 6% of kids

very creative & hyperfocus but difficult to do everyday activities (HW)

unpopular/unsocial bc of words hurting others

parents help create habit to focus on school

hard regulating emotion

ADHD CAUSES

strong genetics especially if mom has it

ADHD TREATMENT

meds stimulants (ritalin, adderal), antidepressants

early intervention CBT

ADHD & THE BRAIN

dopamine released & helps grab attention

superpower= creative, hyperfocus

brain needs stimulus

ADHD DIAGNOSIS CRITERIA

usually before age 12

comorbid w/ depression & anxiety

6 Sx younger than 17

5 Sx older than 17

impairs in more than 1 setting

ADHD INATTENTION SYMPTOMS

mind seems elsewhere

(criteria A1)

distracted by external stimulus & daily activities

dont follow instructions or finish work

forgetful/lose items

disorganized

ADHD HYPERACTIVITY & IMPULSIVITY SYMPTOMS

(criteria A2)

fidgeting, restlessness (driven by motor)

yapping

hard to focus/engage in quiet tasks ADHD

interrupts/intrudes others

ADHD SPECIFIERS

combined presentation

predominantly inattentive

predominantly hyperactivity/impulsive

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD)

disruptive behavior (to mostly adults)

w/ hostility, stubborn, strong temper, belligerence, spiteful

onset =3/4 (3% kids mostly boys )

CONDUCT DISORDER (CD)

ADHD —> ODD —> CD

childhood precursor to antisocial PD

repated violation of other rights & social norms

agressive, lying, stealing, running away, physcial cruelty

80% have ODD

CD & ODD TREATMENT

cohesive family model

behavior skills

not helpful = intensify behavior