Childhood and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to childhood and neurodevelopmental disorders, highlighting definitions and concepts crucial for understanding the material.

Epidemiology

The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.

Mental Illness

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior and may impact their ability to function.

Risk Factors

Characteristics or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a mental disorder.

Family System Dysfunction

A situation where the family dynamics and roles are disrupted, often affecting a child's development.

Developmental History

Information regarding the milestones in a child’s growth such as walking, talking, and toilet training.

Tic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by sudden, rapid, recurrent non-rhythmic motor movements or vocalizations.

Tourette’s Syndrome

A condition involving multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics lasting longer than one year.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder that impacts social interaction, communication, and behavior.

Social Communication Deficits

Challenges in social interactions including poor conversational skills and failure to respond appropriately in social settings.

Restricted and Repetitive Patterns

Repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities seen in individuals with autism.

Developmental Delay

A condition where a child does not reach developmental milestones at the expected times.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

A form of therapy that focuses on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship.

Behavioral Therapy

Therapies that focus on modifying specific behaviors.

Psychopharmacology

The study of the effects of medications on behavior, mood, and mental health.

Barriers to Treatment

Factors that prevent individuals from receiving or continuing mental health treatment.

Comorbidities

The presence of one or more additional disorders co-occurring with a primary disorder.

Bullying

Aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves real or perceived power imbalance.

Resilience

The ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change.

Impulsive Behavior

Actions that are spontaneous and often without forethought of the consequences.