Neurodevelopmental Disorders and ADHD

These flashcards are designed to help review key concepts related to neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly ADHD, and their implications.

What are the main systems involved in effective treatment for children with ODD and CD?

Family, peers, school, and neighborhood.

What type of treatment is most effective for addressing ODD and CD?

Multisystemic treatment (MST).

What are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by?

Developmental deficits that impair personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning.

What is one of the three types of ADHD?

Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined.

What is the symptom requirement for diagnosing ADHD in children under 17?

More than 6 symptoms for more than 6 months.

How many settings must ADHD symptoms be present to qualify for a diagnosis?

Symptoms must be present in more than 2 settings.

What are common symptoms of Predominantly Inattentive ADHD?

Careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention, not listening, and being forgetful.

List two symptoms of Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD.

Fidgeting and difficulty waiting turns.

What are some potential consequences of ADHD in childhood?

Poor school performance, poor peer relationships, and higher risk taking.

What was the financial impact of childhood ADHD on men by ages 25-30?

Projected to earn $1.27 million less than controls.

What is the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis in children?

8-11% of children are diagnosed with ADHD.

What percentage of children with ADHD continue to exhibit symptoms in early adulthood?

60-74%.

What major deficits are associated with ADHD?

Deficits in self-reflection, self-control, planning, and executive functioning.

What factors might contribute to ADHD development?

Low birth weight, oxygen deprivation, prenatal alcohol/nicotine exposure.

What did the IVF study suggest about prenatal smoking and ADHD symptoms?

Prenatal smoking is unlikely a cause; something inherited is driving the associations.