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Chapter 31 Disorders of Children and Adolescents

Chapter 31 Disorders of Children and Adolescents. F. Menu. Pervasive Developmental Disorders. CHARACTERISTICS Mental retardation usual Limited communication skills Limited social skills Outcome poor. DISORDERS Autistic Disorder Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Rett’s Disorder. B. F.

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Chapter 31 Disorders of Children and Adolescents

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  1. Chapter 31Disorders of Children and Adolescents F Menu

  2. Pervasive Developmental Disorders • CHARACTERISTICS • Mental retardation usual • Limited communication skills • Limited social skills • Outcome poor • DISORDERS • Autistic Disorder • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder • Rett’s Disorder B F Menu

  3. Pervasive Developmental Disorders, cont. • CHARACTERISTICS • High functioning autism • Limited to fair communication skills • Limited social skills • Outcome fair to poor • DISORDER • Asperger’s Disorders B F Menu

  4. Psychopharmacology • Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Antipsychotics - SSRIs • Autistic Disorder - Antipsychotics - Propranolol - Clomipramine B F Menu

  5. Psychopharmacology, cont. • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Stimulants (methylphenidate) - Catapres for aggressiveness - Antidepressants • Conduct Disorders - Antidepressants - Stimulants - Mood stabilizers - Alpha-adrenergic agonists B F Menu

  6. Psychopharmacology, cont. • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Respiridone • Depression - Antidepressants • Psychotic Symptoms - Antipsychotics B F Menu

  7. Psychopharmacology, cont. ANXIETY DISORDERS • Panic, Social Phobia, Separation Anxiety - Antidepressants • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Phobia - Antidepressants - Buspirone B Menu

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