MHN Neurodevelopmental, Behavioral, and Neurocognitive Disorders: ADHD,
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders, Learning Disorders, Conduct and
Disruptive Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Speech and Language Disorders,
Executive Functioning Deficits, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Dementias, Prion
Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington Disease,
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia,
Amnestic Disorders, Delirium, Therapeutic Interventions, Psychopharmacology,
Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Care, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Reminiscence
Therapy, Reframing, Assessment Strategies, Early Childhood Development, Self-
Awareness in Caregivers, Outcomes and Prognosis Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Persistent pattern of Inattentiveness, overactivity, impulsiveness
More common in boys & Probably accounts for more child mental health referrals than any other single
disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and
social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors
Encopresis
a childhood disorder characterized by repeated defecating in inappropriate places, such as one's
clothing
Enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine
, Sluggish Cognitive-Tempo (SCT)
A cluster of symptoms that includes daydreams, sleepy/drowsy, underactive/slow moving,
tired/lethargic, easily confused, stares blankly, lost in thoughts, in a fog, slow thinking and responding,
spacey/alertness changes from moment to moment, apathetic, unmotivated, or low initiative and
persistence.
Stereotyped Motor Behavior
repetitive, seemingly purposeless movements; may include waving, rocking, twirling objects, biting
fingernails, banging the head, biting or hitting oneself, or picking at the skin or body orifices
Therapeutic Play
play techniques are used to understand the child's thoughts and feelings and to promote
communication
Tic
Sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic stereotyped motor movement or vocalization
What medications are used to treat tics?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Anticonvulsants
c. SSRIs
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders, Learning Disorders, Conduct and
Disruptive Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Speech and Language Disorders,
Executive Functioning Deficits, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Dementias, Prion
Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington Disease,
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia,
Amnestic Disorders, Delirium, Therapeutic Interventions, Psychopharmacology,
Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Care, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Reminiscence
Therapy, Reframing, Assessment Strategies, Early Childhood Development, Self-
Awareness in Caregivers, Outcomes and Prognosis Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Persistent pattern of Inattentiveness, overactivity, impulsiveness
More common in boys & Probably accounts for more child mental health referrals than any other single
disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and
social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors
Encopresis
a childhood disorder characterized by repeated defecating in inappropriate places, such as one's
clothing
Enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine
, Sluggish Cognitive-Tempo (SCT)
A cluster of symptoms that includes daydreams, sleepy/drowsy, underactive/slow moving,
tired/lethargic, easily confused, stares blankly, lost in thoughts, in a fog, slow thinking and responding,
spacey/alertness changes from moment to moment, apathetic, unmotivated, or low initiative and
persistence.
Stereotyped Motor Behavior
repetitive, seemingly purposeless movements; may include waving, rocking, twirling objects, biting
fingernails, banging the head, biting or hitting oneself, or picking at the skin or body orifices
Therapeutic Play
play techniques are used to understand the child's thoughts and feelings and to promote
communication
Tic
Sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic stereotyped motor movement or vocalization
What medications are used to treat tics?
a. Benzodiazepines
b. Anticonvulsants
c. SSRIs
