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What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
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Autism
Asperger's |
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What are some attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders?
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ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Conduct Disorder |
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Etiology factors of mental retardation are?
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Chromosomal abnormalities, pregnancy and perinatal problems, environmental problems
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Symptoms of Autism
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Pervasive impairment in:
Reciprocal social interaction skills Impaired communication Restricted repertoire of activities and interests Restricted ability to respond, react 75% also have mental retardation |
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What is mental retardation?
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Sub-average intelligence accompanied by significant limitations in adaptive functioning (communication, selfcare, social skills, safety, health, self direction)
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More signs and symptoms of Autism
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Abnormalities of eating/sleeping
Stereotyped behaviors Preoccupied with rituals/ sameness Lack of emotional reciprocity Inappropriate affect Intellectual limitations Absent/poor language skills Perceptual problems Limited social skills Anxiety |
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What is Asperger's Disorder
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Sustained social impairment
Restricted, repetitive behaviors *No delays in development of language, cognitive skills* High functioning autism |
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Research support of ADHD
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It is highly heritable-.8
Adoption studies support genetic basis Stressors and 'bad' parenting can exacerbate symptoms, BUT do not cause ADHD Symptoms mus impair functioning |
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What is ADHD
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A neurobehavioral disorder
A lifelond disorder, although symptoms change with development Characterized by: Hyperactivity Impulsivity(the core symptom) Inattention(cognitive impairment) |
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What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
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Defiance
Disobedience Hostility toward authority figures |
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What is Conduct Disorder
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Repetitive persistnet pattern of violating rights of others(bully, threaten, intimidate, fight, act cruelly, force sex)
High risk behaviors Little empathy Misperceive others' motives Learning impairments |
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What is Tourette's Disorder
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Tics: Sudden rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or vocalization
Simple/complex motor tics Simple/complex vocal tics Self consciousness, shame Social discomfort, low self-esteem |
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What is separation anxiety disorder?
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Excessive anxiety about separation from home and loved ones
Causes distress and impaired functioning Somatic complaints Bedtime difficulties/ Nightmares Social manifestations |
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What is encopresis
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repeated passage of feces in inappropriate places in someone with mental age of 4 or older
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What is Enuresis
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inappropriate passage of urine, day or night
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What are nursing interventions for pts with early onset disorders
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Maintain safe environment:
Contraband Suicidality Aggressive behavior Communicate respect Promote boundaries, expectations(set fair limits) Increase self confidence, self-esteem realistic praise Maintain realistic positive outlook *Education* |
