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Childhood (Neurodevelop-mental) Disorders. Nature of Developmental Psychopathology. Normal vs. abnormal Caution: do not excessively pathologize childhood behavior that is part of normal development. ADHD. Central features – inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity.
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Nature of Developmental Psychopathology Normal vs. abnormal Caution: do not excessively pathologize childhood behavior that is part of normal development
ADHD Central features – inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity
ADHD Prevalance rates .5% 11% 3%
Causes Environment -Boredom -Nature-deficit -Toxins:Food additives, Maternal Smoking, Sugar Biology -Genes Neurotransmitter Social Societal view of children -Peer rejection -Social isolation -Low self esteem
Attention Deficit Disorder Bored and Can’t Move Around Disorder
Treatment of ADHD • Behavioral Therapy • Drugs • Stimulants • include Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall Problem: May increase risk for later substance abuse 3. Biopsychosocial approach
Prevalence • 6.5 million kids • Reading difficulties most common
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Autism • Language, socialization, and cognition • Pervasive • Communication and social interaction • Restricted and repetitive • Asperger’s
Autism • Defining characteristic: Failure to develop age-appropriate social relationships • Withdrawn • Socially inept • Anxiety
Biological treatments • Medical intervention has had little positive impact on core dysfunction • Some drugs decrease agitation • Tranquilizers • SSRIs • Indicators of good prognosis • High IQ, good language ability
Biological treatments • Medical intervention has had little positive impact on core dysfunction • Some drugs decrease agitation • Tranquilizers • SSRIs • Indicators of good prognosis • High IQ, good language ability
Biological treatments • Medical intervention has had little positive impact on core dysfunction • Some drugs decrease agitation • Tranquilizers • SSRIs • Indicators of good prognosis • High IQ, good language ability
Integrated Treatment • Support network • Learning environment • “I can” • Never let child opt out, never use autism as an excuse