Child Disorders
Transcript of Child Disorders
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CHILD DISORDERS
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Autism
Characterized by impairment in communication
skills, or the presence os stereo-typed
(repeated) behavior, interest and activities with
associated impairment in social interactions.
Common to boys
MAIN PROBLEM: Impaired interpersonal
functioning.
Cause: Biologic Brain anoxia pregnancy
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Signs and Symptoms
Crying tantrums
Loves to spin objects
Attachment to
inanimate objects Echolalia
Silly laughing
Acts as deaf
No fear of Danger
Insensitive to pain
Not cuddly
Odd play
Difficulty interacting
with others No eye contact
Points to anything
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Drugs
Pharmacologic treatment with antipsychoticssuch as haloperidol (Haldol) or risperidone(Risperdal) may be effective for specific target
symptoms such as temper tantrums,aggressiveness, self-injury, hyperactivity, andstereotyped behaviors.
Other medications such as naltrexone (ReVia),clomipramine (Anafranil), clonidine (Catapres),and stimulants to diminish selfinjury andhyperactive and obsessive behaviors have hadvaried but unremarkable results
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) Characterized by persistent pattern of
inattention, hyperactive and impulsive(acts
on sudden) Occurs before the age of 7
More common in boys
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IN PROBLEM:
IHI
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Etiological Factors
Neurologic Impairment
Pre-natal Trauma
Early malnutrition
Frontal lobe hypoperfusion
Use of drugs by mother during pregnancy
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Signs and Symtoms
D difficulty remaining seated
E easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
F fidgeting (absent-minded) I Intrudes/Interrupts others
C child exhibits hyperactivity
I indulges in destructive behavior T talks excessively
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Nsg. DxRISK FOR INJURY
PRIORITY NEEDS
NutritionSafety
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Drugs
CNS stimulant - methylphenidate (Ritalin),
dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine),amphetamine (Benzedrine){ decreases
hyperactivity).
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CLIENT/FAMILY TEACHING
Include parents in planning and providingcare.
Refer parents to support groups.
Focus on childs strengths as well asproblems.
Teach accurate administration of
medication and possible side effects. Inform parents that child is eligible for
special school services.