Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
- Inattention
- Incomplete Tasks
- Easily Distracted
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsiveness
- Disruptive
- Two Areas of Life
- Onset by Age 12
- Symptoms > 6 Months
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions
- CNS Stimulants
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Guanfacine (Intuniv)
- Manage Disruptive Behavior
- Provide Simple Instructions
Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Ego-centrism
- Disregards Rights of Others
- Self-esteem from Personal Gain
- No Empathy
- No Intimacy
- Antagonism
- Manipulates Others
- Hostility
- Disinhibition
- > 18 years of age
Tourette Syndrome
- Motor and Vocal Tics
- Onset Before Age 18
- > 1 year
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- High-Potency Antipsychotics
- Atypical Antipsychotics
- Alpha-2 Agonists
- Tetrabenazine
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Unknown Etiology
- Age 6-18 Years
- Anger and Irritability
- > 1 Year
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medications
- Increased Risk of Major Depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Early Childhood
- Genetic Predisposition
- Social and Communication Deficits
- Repetitive Behavior
- Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral Interventions
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Antipsychotics
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Unknown Etiology
- Symptoms > 6 Months
- Argumentative with Authority
- Angry and Annoyed
- Vindictive Behavior
- Conduct Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Unknown Etiology
- Age > 6 Years Old
- Aggressive & Out of Proportion
- Twice Weekly For 3 Months
- No Destruction of Property
- 3 Times a Year
- Destruction of Property
- Adjustment Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medications