Hyperkinetic disorder
hyperkinetic disorder -::;
it is also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD was first described by heinrich hoff in 1854.
it is very common in boys and girls
definition -:: it is behavioral and emotional disorders which is characterized by
* hyperactivity
*impulsivity
*over attention or lack of attention
main progress to conduct disorder
etiology -::
*genetical factor-:: more common in monozygotic twins
* biological factor -::disturbance in dopamine and norepinephrine level
*environmental factor -:; environmental lead ,,,
food additives,,, colouring preservatives and sugar
* psychological factor -:: emotional problems ,,,stress full event,,,, family disturbance
* pre peri and postnatal factor -:::prematurity,,,,,
fetal distress ,,,,,prolonged labour,,,,, birth asphyxia low apgar scoring,, meningitis,,, encephalitis,,trauma,,, epilepsy
clinical features -:::
1. most sensitive to stimuli like noise,,, light,,, temperature and environmental changes
2. history of more sleep and slow growth and development
3. child are flaccid or limp
4. mor commonly active in crib,, sleep little
5.: general coordination deficit
6. specific learning disability
7. memory and thinking deficit
8. impulsivity
9. failure to finish task
10. distractibility
clinical feature in school -::
* answer only the first two question
* quick answer to question before they has been completed
* unable to wait to perform task or activity
* has difficulty awaiting turn in game's
* losses things at school
* often fidgets with hand or feets or squirum in seat
clinical feature at home -::
* explosive or irritable behaviour
* emotionally labile
* impulsiveness
* unpredictable mood
* excessive talking
* engage in physically dangerous activity without consideration like run into street without looking
diagnosis -::::
1. psychiatric evaluation and mse
2. teacher school report
3. monitor the behaviour of child
4. history of prenatal life of mother
treatment -::::
1. behaviour therapy
2. cognitive therapy
3. social skills training
4. family education
5. psychological support
6. administration of antipsychotic drug
7. administration of tricyclic antidepressant
8. administration of CNS stimulant like pemoline,,, of dextroamphetamine ,,,,, methyphenidates
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