ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Following diagnosis are included in DSM-5 when considering the classification of
anxiety disorders - ANSWER-Separation anxiety disorder
Selective mutism
Specific phobias
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Panic disorder
Agoraphobia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Substance/medication induced anxiety disorder
Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition
ADHD - ANSWER-• Most common neurobiological disorder
• Manifested in childhood
• Continues into adolescence and adulthood
ADHD - ANSWER-Average age of onset is 7 years of age
Boys are four times more likely than girls to have the disorder
Placed at the latest edition of DSM-5 in the neurodevelopmental disorder section
ADHD - ANSWER-Characterized by persistent and maladaptive symptoms of: (one,
two, or all of them have to exist to be diagnosed)
Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Three subtypes (clinical presentations) of ADHD - ANSWER-Combined- can be
inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive (in kids and adults)
Predominantly inattentive
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
Inattentive Symptoms - ANSWER--fails to give close attention to details
-careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, and other activities
-over looks or misses details
-Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
-Doesn't appear to listen when spoken to directly (mind seems to wander)
-difficulty following through on instructions with task completion (sidetracked)
-poor organization skills
-difficulty managing sequential tasks
-avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort like school work
-loses necessary items like cell phone, keys ext.
,-easily distracted by extraneous or unimportant stimuli (like tapping)
-forgetful in daily activities
ADHD Impact on Occupational Performance in kids - ANSWER-Play
Control and manage behavior
Participation in learning activities
Performance in basic self-care skills
ADHD Impact on Occupational Performance in older kids - ANSWER-Roles as students
Quality of ADL and IADL performance
ADHD Impact on Occupational Performance in adults - ANSWER-Social and
community participation
Sustaining meaningful relationships
Functioning in the workplace
Hyperactive-Impulsive Symptoms - ANSWER--fidgets with hands
-taps hands or feet
-squirms in chair
-often gets up and out of ones seat when remaining seated is expected
-runs about (kids), feels restless (adults)
-Difficulties engaging in leisure activities quietly
-often "on the go"
-uncomfortable being still for extended time
-talks excessively
-blurts out answers before questions have been completed
-difficulty waiting or taking turns
ADHD - ANSWER-Symptoms must be present prior to 12 years of age
5 or 6 symptoms must be observed in more than 1 context
ADHD - ANSWER-Clear evidence that symptoms interfere/reduce:
Social functioning
Academic performance
Occupational performance
4 Types of ADHD - ANSWER-ADHD Combined
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive
ADHD Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive
ADHD: Other Specified or Unspecified
ADHD Combined - ANSWER-adults and children who have both attention AND
hyperactive impulsive symptoms
, ADHD Predominantly Inattentive - ANSWER-Individuals with sufficient inattentive
symptoms (6 if under 17 and 5 if over 17) but insufficient hyperactive-impulsive
symptoms.
ADHD Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive - ANSWER-Individuals who have sufficient
hyperactive impulsivity symptoms (6 if under 17 and 5 if over 17) and inefficient
inattention symptoms
ADHD: Other Specified or Unspecified - ANSWER-reserved for people who show
characteristics but don't fall under classification for any of the other 3 clinical
presentations
Co-occurring or Comorbid Conditions with ADHD - ANSWER-Motor
Sensory
Learning
Mood
Anxiety
Disruptive
Affected areas in performance in any occupational areas (ADL, IADL, rest and sleep,
education, work, play, leisure, and social participation in ADHD): - ANSWER-Decrease
ability to attend
Decrease ability to concentrate
Decrease ability to adapt
Decrease ability to plan
Decrease ability to organize
Decrease ability to control emotions
Three phenotypes of SPD - ANSWER-Sensory modulation disorder (SMD)
Sensory-based motor disorder (SBMD)
Sensory discrimination disorder (SDD)
SPD Intrinsic and extrinsic factor results difficulty of CNS to - ANSWER-Detect sensory
information
Register sensory information
Process sensory information
Most significant environmental factors of SPD - ANSWER-Sensory deprivation
Considerable lack of quality sensory stimulation
SPD reduces a child's ability to - ANSWER-Engage in daily activities
Engage in social interaction
Self-care training
Learning
Play