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Inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity across a variety of settings in comparison to peers causing impairment in functioning. Some may present before age 7:
ADHD
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Pharmacological treatment for ADHD:
- Stimulants
- Antidepressants
- Antihypertensives
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Stimulants used to treat ADHD:
- Methyphenidate (Ritaline, Focalin, Concerta)
- Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
- Amphetamine sulfate (Adderall)
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Antidepressants used to treat ADHD:
- Atomexetine (Stratera)
- Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
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Antihypertensives used to treat ADHD:
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Guanfacine (Tenex)
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A pattern of negativistic, hostile and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months with four or more behavioral problems that occur more frequently than is typically observed in peers:
ODD
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Repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others, majore societal norms/rules for at least 12 months and includes aggression toward animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft and serious violation of rules:
Conduct disorder
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Childhood onset of conduct disorder:
Diagnosis prior to age 10
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Adolescent onset of conduct disorder:
Diagnosis after age 10
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Childhood onset of conduct disorder has what prognosis:
likely to progress to Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Adolescent onset of conduct disorder has what prognosis:
Often adjusts to meet normal social and occupational expectations as adults
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Chronic depressed or irritable mood on more days than not in past year including 2 or more symptoms affecting sleep, energy, self-esteem, concentration, etc...
Dysthymic disorder
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Antidepressant approved by FDA for children 8 and over:
Prozac
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Bipolar medications used to treat Childhood Bipolar disorder:
- Resperidol (short term in Children 10+ for mania)
- Lithium (ongoing use in children 12+ for mood stabilization)
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Borderline intellectual functioning IQ:
70-80
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Mild retardation IQ:
55-70
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Moderate retardation IQ:
35-55
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Severe retardation IQ:
25-35
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Profound retardation IQ:
<25
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Pervasive abnormal development and qualitative impairment in social interaction, communication and restricted repetitive/stereotypical behaviors, interests and activities. Onset prior to age 3:
Autism
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Qualitative impairment in social interaction, restricted repetitive/stereotyped patterns of behavior and no delay in language/cognition.
Asperger's
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Normal growth pattern through 5 months of age, then lack of head growth and loss of motor and social skills, language impairment and mental retardation only in females:
Rett's Disorder
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At least 2 years of normal development then marked loss of skills in at least two areas, mental retardation with higher occurrence in males:
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
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