Child and Adolescent Disorders Overview

These flashcards cover vocabulary related to child and adolescent disorders, including definitions and key concepts discussed in the lecture.

Pica

Eating non-food items.

Rumination

Regurgitating and re-chewing food.

Nocturnal Enuresis

Bedwetting during the night.

Diurnal Enuresis

Daytime wetting.

Secondary Enuresis

Loss of bladder control after being potty trained.

Intellectual Disabilities

Disabilities affecting cognitive functioning, categorized as mild to severe.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Birth defects due to alcohol exposure in pregnancy.

Fetal Opioid Syndrome

Behavioral issues in children due to opioid use during pregnancy.

Dyslexia

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading.

Phonological Processing Disorder

Difficulty processing sounds in spoken language.

Expressive Language Disorder

Difficulty conveying thoughts through speech.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder affecting social interaction and communication.

Rett Syndrome

A neurodevelopmental disorder where skills are lost after normal development.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of behavior involving aggression, deceit, or rule violation.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive worry about various aspects of everyday life.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

A childhood diagnosis characterized by severe temper outbursts.

ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, often treated with stimulants.

Substance Use Disorder

Continued substance use despite harmful consequences.

Gender Dysphoria

Discomfort with one's assigned gender at birth.

Suicide Risk

Increased risk of suicide among adolescents and young adults.

Cognitive Development in Adolescents

Increased ability for abstract thinking and planning for the future.