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treatment for conduct disorder children
treatment for conduct disorder children as follows: • No medication is available to treat conduct disorder. • Psychotherapy: • Focus on behavior modification and developing skills to solve problems. • Reward good behavior and provide consequences for bad behavior. • Develop ways for the child to bond with family and friends. • Education: • Focus […]
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conduct disorder criteria
conduct disorder criteria There is no test that is used to diagnose a child with conduct disorder. The initial physiologic and developmental disorders are ruled out by conducting a: • Neurologic examination • Hearing examination • Vision examination • Developmental examination Three of the following criteria must be present within the past year and one […]
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conduct disorder symptoms in teens
conduct disorder symptoms in teens Signs and Symptoms in teens as follows: • Destroying property • Stealing • Fighting • Sexually abusing others • Cruelty to animals • Not attending school • Drug abuse • Verbally abusing others From Mental health articles, post conduct disorder symptoms in teens Post Footer automatically generated by wp-posturl plugin […]
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conduct disorders in children
conduct disorders in children A child diagnosed with conduct disorder violates the rights of others and demonstrates antisocial behaviors that result in being disciplined in school, taken into custody by authorities, and possibly incarcerated. Conduct disorder occurs before age 18 and can occur before age 10, which is referred to as early-onset conduct disorder. More […]
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autism spectrum disorder nursing diagnosis
autism spectrum disorder nursing diagnosis • Impaired social interactions related to inability to develop relationships with peers • Disturbed through process related to fixation on animated objects • Impaired communication related to underdeveloped communications skills autism spectrum disorder Nursing Interventions • Speak in concrete terms when talking with the child. • Speak to the child […]
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autistic disorder treatment
autistic disorder treatment • No medication is available to treat autistic disorder. Researchers are studying the use of medication to control mood swings and outbursts. • Family counseling: Helps the family cope with the child’s behaviors. • Residential placement: If the child’s behavior cannot be managed by the family, then the child can be placed […]
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diagnosing autism in children
diagnosing autism in children There is no test that is used to diagnose a child with autistic disorder. The initial physiologic and developmental disorders are ruled out by conducting a: • Neurologic examination • Hearing examination • Vision examination • Developmental examination Once physiologic and developmental disorders are ruled out, the child is assessed using […]
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autistic disorder signs/symptoms
autistic disorder signs/symptoms Autistic disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment in social interactions, communication, and repetitive behavior. The child diagnosed with autistic disorder exhibits inappropriate responses and impaired language when interacting with others and the environment. The child is unable to understand what is happening around them, leading to the child being […]
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adhd nursing interventions
adhd nursing interventions Nursing Interventions • Minimize impulsiveness by scheduling frequent breaks in the activity. • Break tasks into small steps that the child can complete within their attention span. • Assist the child in identifying unacceptable and acceptable behaviors. • Create an environment with minimum distractions. • Encourage the child to express themself when […]
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adhd nursing diagnosis
adhd nursing diagnosis adhd nursing Diagnoses • Impaired social interaction related to intrusive behavior • Noncompliance with expectation of task related to low frustration tolerance and short attention span • Risk for injury related to impulsive behavior and the inability to perceive self-harm From Mental health articles, post adhd nursing diagnosis Post Footer automatically generated […]
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