Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder and is estimated to affect approximately 10% of children and 5% of adults. Males…
Engaging with and Assessing the Adolescent Patient Key Points Background Adolescent Health Care Considerations Assessment Psychosocial Interview Examination Management Transition to Adult Services
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Patterns of behaviour Conduct Disorder Childhood onset: < 10 yo Adult onset: > 10 yo Developmental co-ordination disorder / dyspraxia Specific learning…
is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition features of which become evident in early childhood They can be more difficult to assess because they communicate differently and…
gathered from – Ten things I wish you knew about your child’s mental health – Dr Billy Garvey Understanding Behavioural Difficulties: Addressing Behavioural Issues: Long-Term…
Presentation MDD symptoms How symptoms may present in a child Depressed mood Irritable, temper outburst, cranky, unhappy, miserable Anhedonia/lack of interest Loss of interest in…
Enuresis Overview: types Epidemiology: Associated Conditions: Pathophysiology: History Much of the history should focus on voiding habits Examination Evaluation: Treatment/Management: Pharmacological Therapy Desmopressin: MinirinTM melt/tablet DOSING:…
Diseases which mimic faecal incontinence 80% is retentive (secondary to constipation) and of this 95% functional and 5% organic (as below) Differentials retentive/ constipation: non-retentive…
Sudden, non-rhythmic & repetitive movements and/or vocalisations >1 year Persistent tick disorder – either motor or vocal Provisional < 1 year Often mimic some aspect…
Management