Chronic Paediatric Conditions — Flashcards

Treatment of ASD requires a very comprehensive approach of mostly _____ treatment

Hint: pharmocological or non-pharmocological

What is the first step of a suspected ADHD diagnosis !before! referring to secondary care? _____

ASD main clinical features include _____ + repetitive behaviours & interests

Other causes should be excluded to diagnose ADHD e.g. _____

ADHD symptoms typically emerge between ages _____ but may go unnoticed, especially in cases, but may go unnoticed, especially in cases without prominent hyperactivity

Pharmacotherapy for ADHD is only available for ages > _____

ASD is commonly comorbid with _____

Hint: neurological condition

Methylphenidates are potentially _____-toxic

What lifestyle advice is recommended for ADHD? _____

In children taking pharmacotherapy for ADHD, _____ needs to be measured every 6 months