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| Neurodevelopmental disorders |
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1. Begin early in life (before 2 or atbirth)
2. Have wide-ranging effects on cognitive, behavioral and emotional development
3. Biological basis in nervous system |
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| Deficits in: Intellectual, Adaptive, Independence, Social |
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IQ 55-69
85% of ID
Mostly independent, occasional assistance, possible sheltered occupation |
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IQ 40-54
10% of ID
Outside of institution, but need assistance, sheltered occupation, group home |
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IQ 25-39
4% of ID
Other diagnoses, institutional setting, can learn some skills |
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IQ below 25
<1%
Multiple probs
Institutionalized, total care |
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Down's Syndrome
Trisomy-21
1/3 of ID
Often sociable and affectionate |
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| Lead, alcohol, nutrition, rubella |
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| Psychosocial Causes of ID |
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| Deficits in social communication and interaction. Restricted, repetitive behaviors and interests. Often also ID |
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| Variety of problems. Variety of severity |
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Onset before age 3
Problems are gradual
Lack of development
Loss of previous development
Usually preschool diagnosis |
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4-5 times more common in males
chromosomal abnormalities in 10-15%
Heritability 45% |
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| Biological: early cell overgrowth, decreased function in empathy area, inter hemispheric weak, |
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Behavior: What can and can't do
Gentle Teaching: Quality of life
Psychopharmacology: Antipsychotic, antidepressant, effective?? |
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| Sensory integration therapy autism |
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| Increase comfort with certain kinds of stimulation |
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Inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity
Before age 12
Symptoms present in two settings or more |
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Predominately inattentive
Predominately hyperactive-impulsive
Combined |
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| Difficulty with: Details, sustained, listening, instructions, follow through, organizing, mental effort, forgetful |
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| Fidget, squirm, restless, noisy, talkative, on the go, |
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| Blurts, impatient, interrupts, intrudes |
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3-9% school age
Males more than females |
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Toddler, disappear with adulthood, increased risk for other disorder.
Family members |
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Heritability 75%
Environment
Decreased size of posterior cerebellum 15% |
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Stimulants, no long term benefits
Antidepressents
Guanfacine
Lithium mood stabilizer
Environmental manipulation
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Mindfulness therapy |
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| Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Emotional Neglect |
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Decreased intelligence
Increased behavior disorders
Early: Changes in brain structure |
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