children & adolescents

neurodevelopmental disorders are based on __ and the level of severity is based on what 3 domains?

IQ; conceptual, social, and practical

intellectual developmental disorders are measured by the clients IQ level with what 4 options?

mild, moderate, severe, and profound

autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and tourette’s occurs more in ____ than ______

boys; girls

biggest indicator of autism spectrum disorder

alterations in brain structure

an outcome of ASD is that the patient demonstrates _____ in at least one staff member and are able to communicate and be understood

trust

first line treatment for ASD and other nonpharms (2)

behavioral interventions; applied behavior analysis and pivotal response treatment

pharmacological drugs for ASD (2)

risperidone and Abilify

applied behavior analysis

reward based program specifically tailored to each child

pivotal response treatment

play therapy to prompt development of social interaction

common comorbidities of ADHD (3)

ODD, anxiety, and depression

ADHD, ODD, and Conduct Disorder 2 major outcomes

no physical harm and interacts with others appropriately

2 nonpharm treatments for ADHD and ODD

EndeavorRx (video game) and Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation System (device on forehead to stim part of brain with ADHD)

simple motor tics

jerking/blinking

complex motor tics

echopraxia, skipping, jumping, punching self

palilalia vs echolalia

repeat own sounds; repeat what others say

3 drugs for tourette’s

haloperidol, Abilify, and clonidine

what to monitor with clonidine

BP and HR

oppositional defiant disorder

stubbornness, procrastination, disobedience, negativism, testing limits, carelessness, school avoidance, underachievement, temper tantrums, fighting, argumentativeness

conduct disorder

repetitive persistent violation of other’s basic rights or other norms/rules, physical aggression, stealing, lying, lack of guilt, substance use, projection, low self esteem and tough guy image

separation anxiety goal

spends time away from attachment figure

must involve who in child treatment for success

whole family

what kind of groups are conducted for those with these disorders?

closed