Major childhood disorders- Autism spectrum disorder and conduct disirders

1. MAJOR CHILDHOOD DISORDERS:
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)
CONDUCT DISORDERS (CD)

2. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(ASD)
• ASD is the behavioural
disorder characterized by a
limited capacity in social
communication and
interaction
• The cause of ASD is a
combination of
environmental and genetic
factors

3. Causes of ASD
1.Genetics
2.Environmental
Factors

4. Symptoms of ASD
1. Social communication and interaction
2. Pattern of behavior

5. Diagnosis of ASD
1. Observe the child
2. Test the child
3. Evaluate the performance of child
4. Recommend genetic testing

6. Treatment
1.Behavior and communication therapies
2.Educational therapies
3.Family therapies
4.Medication
5.Creative therapies
6.Sensory based therapies
7.Massage
8.Special diets

7. CONDUCT DISORDERS (CD)
• Psychological as well as
behavioural disorder

8. Is conduct disorder common?
3% of school aged children have CD

9. Causes of CD
Several environmental and genetic factors
contribute in the development of conduct disorder in
child.
History of child abuse, truama
Dysfunctional family
Peer pressure
Stressful environment
Prenatal mehanism – stress during pregnancy –
medicines, alchahol
Malnutrition, birth complications etc.
Environmental mechanism – harsh parenting, parent
child conflicts, community violence

10. Symptoms of CD
A child with conduct disorder does not care about the rules
and regulations andis apathetic towards others. The symptom
of behavioural disorder can bo categorised into 4 types:
Deceitful Behaviour
Dishonesty
Lying
Larceny
Pilfering
Violation of rules
Bunking school
Eluding from home.
Drug and alcohol.
Engaging in sexual behaviour at very early age

11. Aggressive conduct
Rape and molestation
Oppressing others
Frequent fights
Brutality towards animals
Carrying a weapon
Destructive Behaviour
Cutting yourself
Overeating
Bullying Arson

14. Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder
Qualified mental health professionals such as a
psychiatrist or psychologist can help in the diagnosis of
conduct disorder.
These mental health professionals evaluate and observe
the behavioral patterns of child and try to find out the
root cause of other problems.
A mental health doctor also asks a number of questions
from the child's parents and teachers to know more
about behavioural conduct of the child.
Sometimes conduct the disorder may also lead to other
mental problems such as mood and anxiety disorders,
hyperactivity, learning and stress disorder, or substance
abuse.

15. Treatment
Early Intervention
1.Behavior and communication
therapies
2.Educational therapies
3.Family therapies

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