PHED-4546EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Autism Spectrum, Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
28 Dec 2019
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Developmental psychopathology: study of how disorders arise and change with time, childhood is associated with significant developmental changes, disruption of early skills will likely disrupt development of alter skills. Neurodevelopmental disorders: diagnosed first in infancy, childhood or adolescence. Intellectual disabilities: communication disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorder, motor disorders, other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dsm5: a persistent pattern of inattention/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Often causes other problems that appear secondary to adhd. Treatment: biological and/or psychosocial, goal of biological tx is typically to reduce children"s impulsivity/hyperactivity and improve attentional skills, psychosocial tx generally focus on broader issues such as improving academic performance, decreasing disruptive behaviour, and improving social skills. Stimulant medication: methylphenidate (ritalin), d-amphetamine (dexedrine), and pemoline (cylert) helpful in about 70% of cases at least temporarily reducing hyperactivity and impulsivity and improving concentration on tasks. Other drugs, such as antidepressant imipramine and high blood pressure drug (clonidine) have similar effects.
