CAMHS

Question 1

how to class learning diabilities

Answer 1

based off IQ
>100 normal
50-70 mild
35-49 mod
20-34 severe
<20 profound

Question 2

causes of learning disabilities

Answer 2

• ASD
• ADHD
• genetic (downs, fragile x)
• TORCH
• PANDA’s

Question 3

What is ASD

Answer 3

spectrum of severity with persistent impaired communication and social interaction

Question 4

when does ASD usually manifest

Answer 4

under 3y

Question 5

describe behaiVour pattern of ASD

Answer 5

restrictive
repetitive
inflexible

Question 6

sx of ASD

Answer 6

reduced speech
reduced empathy
isolation
concrete thinking
specific knowledge
TICs
ritualistic behaviours
reduced emotional cues

Question 7

how to diagnose ASD

Answer 7

M-CHAT

Question 8

TX of ASD

Answer 8

supportive
MDT
eg SENCO, TEACH, JASPER

Question 9

what is ADHD

Answer 9

6-12Y manifesting hyperactivity, impulsitivity and attention deficit in at least 2 environments

Question 10

how to diagnose ADHD

Answer 10

DIVA-5

Question 11

TX of ADHD

Answer 11

first watch and wait
then methylphenidate
or Dexamfetamine

Question 12

what to monitor for ADHD px

Answer 12

growth on charts every 6m due to reduced appetite

baseline ECG due to risk of RBBB

Question 13

what are TICS

Answer 13

Fast, repetitive muscle movements that result in sudden and difficult to control body jolts or sounds

Question 14

What are TICS associated with

Answer 14

ASD
ADHD
PANDAS

Question 15

2 types of TICS

Answer 15

simple
compelx

Question 16

descrie simple TICS

Answer 16

non goal orientated movement
eg head moving, hand flapping

Question 17

describe complex TICS

Answer 17

eg echolasia, coprolalia, capropaxia

Question 18

what is Tourettes

Answer 18

multiple severe tics with at least 1 complex

Question 19

what are PANDAS

Answer 19

paediatric autoimmune neuropysch disorders
associated w strep infection
sx - OCD/TICS