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New areas for SLD within DSM-5 oral language
reading
written language
mathematics
Best outcomes for ASD associated with? 1. verbal communication by age 5 or 6
2. IQ over 70
3. Later onset of symptoms
Classification of severity levels for ASD Level 1: requiring support
Level 2: requiring substantial support
Level 3: requiring very substantial support
Brain abnormalities associated with ASD small cerebellum
enlarged ventricles
catecholamine abnormalities
Characteristics of Retts females only
head
,hands
motor
social/language
Comorbidity with ADHD 30-90% conduct disorder
50% LD
also: ODD, anxiety disorders, MDD
Brain abnormalities associated with ADHD lowered activity and smaller brain structure
size in:
caudate nucleus
globus pallidus
prefrontal cortex
Subtypes of conduct disorder childhood onset (prior to age 10)
adolescent onset
life course versus adolescence limited
Characteristics of Tourette's at least one verbal and multiple motor tics
most common age of onset 6-7 years
more common in males
, Etiology of Tourettes higher levels of dopamine
and/or
supersensitivity of dopamine receptors in the caudate nucleus
Associated features/disorders with Tourettes Most common--obsessions/compulsions
also hyperactivity and inattention
Treatment of Tourette's Antipsychotics effective in 80%
Clonidine used for inattention/hyperactivity (stimulants increase tics)
SSRIs used to treat OCD type symptoms
Other types of Tic Disorders Chronic Motor Tics
Chronic Vocal Tics
Transient Tic Disorder
Tic Disorder NOS
essential feature of enuresis voiding urine into the bed or clothes at least twice a week for
three or more months
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New areas for SLD within DSM-5 oral language
reading
written language
mathematics
Best outcomes for ASD associated with? 1. verbal communication by age 5 or 6
2. IQ over 70
3. Later onset of symptoms
Classification of severity levels for ASD Level 1: requiring support
Level 2: requiring substantial support
Level 3: requiring very substantial support
Brain abnormalities associated with ASD small cerebellum
enlarged ventricles
catecholamine abnormalities
Characteristics of Retts females only
head
,hands
motor
social/language
Comorbidity with ADHD 30-90% conduct disorder
50% LD
also: ODD, anxiety disorders, MDD
Brain abnormalities associated with ADHD lowered activity and smaller brain structure
size in:
caudate nucleus
globus pallidus
prefrontal cortex
Subtypes of conduct disorder childhood onset (prior to age 10)
adolescent onset
life course versus adolescence limited
Characteristics of Tourette's at least one verbal and multiple motor tics
most common age of onset 6-7 years
more common in males
, Etiology of Tourettes higher levels of dopamine
and/or
supersensitivity of dopamine receptors in the caudate nucleus
Associated features/disorders with Tourettes Most common--obsessions/compulsions
also hyperactivity and inattention
Treatment of Tourette's Antipsychotics effective in 80%
Clonidine used for inattention/hyperactivity (stimulants increase tics)
SSRIs used to treat OCD type symptoms
Other types of Tic Disorders Chronic Motor Tics
Chronic Vocal Tics
Transient Tic Disorder
Tic Disorder NOS
essential feature of enuresis voiding urine into the bed or clothes at least twice a week for
three or more months
