autism spectrum disorder
neuro developmental disorder with a high comorbidity rate, especially with adhd
what is the overlap with autism and adhd often referred to as?
the au-dhd spectrum
what is the daily factor most commonly impacted by both autism and adhd?
executive functioning
when was autism first identified?
early in the 19th century- it was thought to be related to schizophrenia
criteria a of autism
deficits in social-emotional reciprocity
when was autism added into the dsm?
1980
criteria b of autism
restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
what percentage of people with autism have other disorders?
90%
sensory processing related to autism
hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity
hypersensitivity
over responsiveness to sensory stimuli
-often causes sensory avoidance behaviors
hyposensitivity
under responsiveness to sensory stimuli
-often causes sensory seeking behaviors
why was medication for children with adhd so controversial in the 80’s?
they were using stimulants
what are the 3 subtypes of adhd
inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined
what percentage of people with adhd have a co-occuring disorder?
80%
why are conduct disorders given so much attention?
they are the most costly mental health issue in north america
children with anxiety dont worry more often, they worry
more intensely
children with generalized anxiety disorder what at least one kind of this symptom
a somatic symptom
what do children with separation anxiety worry about?
harm coming to family or themselves when they are separated or away from home
children with ocd often involve certain people in their rituals
family members
what impact must the ocd have on a child’s life?
the obsessions and compulsions must be time consuming (at least an hour per day) in a way that impacts functioning and causes distress
obsessions
persistent thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images
-attempts to ignore cause anxiety
compulsions
voluntary or mental acts that feel mandatory and involuntary
can someone with ocd rely on logic or reason to resist their obsessions or compulsions?
no, ocd is resistant to logic and reason and is fear based
do children with depression usually just have depression alone?
no, depression in children in usually a byproduct of another disorder
-the other disorder is typically more noticeable
