EPSC 180 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Neurotransmitter
1 Mar 2014
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Chapter 14: developmental disorders in this chapter we cover those disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child"s developing years. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd): involves characteristics of inattention or hyperactivity & impulsivity, & learning disorders, which are characterized by one or more difficulties in areas such as reading & writing. Autism: a more severe disability, in which a child shows significant impairment in social interactions & communication. & restricted patterns of behaviour, interest, & activities. Mental retardation: involves significant deficits in cognitive abilities. Some adhd symptoms should be present in childhood, before 7. they are identified as being different from their peers around 3 or 4; their parents describe them as very active, mischievous, slow to toilet train, & oppositional. 68% of children w/ adhd have ongoing difficulties through adulthood (less impulsive, but driving difficulties due to inattention, speeding, or license suspended) Frequently comorbid w/ other disruptive behaviour disorders (ex. odd & conduct disorder)
