SAS 21,23 (Eating Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

eating disorders

are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions

anorexia nervosa

a life-threatening eating disorder characterized by the client’s refusal or inability to maintain a minimally normal body weight

less than 85%; 3 consecutive cycles

clients with anorexia have _ body weight and experienced amenorrhea for _

bulimia nervosa

an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes (at least twice a week for 3 months) of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain

SSRI (fluoxetine)

medication for nervosas?

binge eating disorder

people with this disorder lose control over his or her eating

SSRIs; Vyvanse

medication for BED? and what medication suppresses appetite?

intellectual disability (formerly, mental retardation)

characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living

can do and learn new skills, but learns more slowly

100 (range from 85-115)

<75

average IQ? IQ of intellectually disabled person?

mild (50-70), moderate (35-49), severe (20-34), profound (<20)

classification of mental retardation by IQ

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

appears as a mix of inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

dopamine and norepinephrine

neurotransmitters linked to hyperactivity and focus deficits

serotonin

neurotransmitter associated with impulsivity

methyphenidate (Ritalin)

medication for ADHD?

autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

characterized by deficits in social communication, social interaction, and there is persistent, repetitive behavior