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What are s/s of stress in kids?
- stomach pains
- headahces
- sleep problems
- bed-wetting
- change in toilet habits
- eating habits
- regressive behavior
- school problems
- unable to concentrate
- social skills (bullying, social withdraw, self-esteem, teasing)
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Autism
- 1:2500
- males more common
- possible causes: genetics, toxins, meds
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Social Communication in Kids w/Autism
- abnormal social play
- poor imitation of others
- lack of awareness of surroundings
- lack of eye contact
- impaired imaginative play
- repetitive behaviors
- deficiencies in communication (verbal and nonverbal)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- most common behavior disorder
- unknown etiology
- 1/2 of individuals with ADHD also have: learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, depression, etc
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Risk Factors of Suicide
- depression
- alcohol and substance abuse
- social isolation (victims of bullying, lack of friends)
- friend that committed suicide
- availability to guns
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Depression
Clinical Manifestations in Infants
failure to thrive, lack of bonding
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Depression
Clinical Manifestations in Toddlers/Preschoolers
regressive behaviors, aggressiveness
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Depression
Clinical Manifestations in School Age
decrease in academic performance, loss of friends, bullying
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Depression
Clinical Manifestations in Adolescents
lack of self care, changes in social contacts (peers or parents)
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Depression
Clinical Manifestations at all levels
increase sleeping and eating disorders
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