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Incidence 1 child in 150 has autism spectrum disorder
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행동치료의 의학적 처방
Hyun S. Park, MDDevelopmental and Behavioral PediatricianNeurodevelopmental Center, For OC Kids
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UCI SOM
Autism
• Qualitative Social Interaction Impairments• Qualitative Communication Impairments• Repetitive and Restricted Stereotyped
Patterns of Behavior, Activities and Interest
Incidence
• 1 child in 150 has autism spectrum disorder
Characteristic of behaviors
• Dangerous• Hurt self and/or others• Annoying• disturbing
Common Behavior Problems
• Aggression to self and others• Tantrums• Agitation• Obsessions and compulsions• Rocking, spinning, wandering around
• Hyperactivity, jumping, climbing • Inattention, immobility, low energy• Echolalia, non verbal• Excessive talking, screaming, shouting• MELTDOWNS
• moodiness• Fearful, fearless• Pain reaction: too much- too little• Sensory processing difficulties: auditory,
visual, tactile, oral, vestibular.
What to do with behavior problem
• Identify the problem• Understand what is going on with them• Children with autism learn by repetition
Brain learning circuitry
• Reflex• Associative
Children with autism learn by repetition of behaviors
• Routine in daily activities, schedules, environment
• Learned skill not able to generalize to different settings and situations
• Re-learn the skill in a different setting and situation
• Visual learners• Concrete thinkers
• Focus your energy in teaching simple new skills such as praying, singing, greeting, sharing
• Reinforced with repetition
• Lack of common sense• Gradual introduction of change• Ignoring negative behaviors
Medical consultations
• Primary physician – check for absence of illness
• Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician- developmental and behavioral problem
• OT, PT, Speech therapist
• Psychiatrist -mental and behavioral problem
• Behaviorist- behavioral modification
• Neurologist –possible seizure
• Gastroenterologist-diarrhea, food malabsorption, GER
Medications
• Stimulants• Antidepressants• Atypical neuroleptics • Antiseizure
Psychostimulants
• Hyperactivity,inattention, impulsivity
Ritalin, Metadate, ConcertaDexedrine, Adderall, Vyvanse
Strattera
• Hyperactivity,inattention, impulsivity
Antidepressants, anxiolytics
• Fluoxetine• Paroxetine• Citalopram• Others SSRIs
Atypical neuroleptics
• Risperdal – Aggressive behavior, irritability, insomnia,
mood swing
What can I do for these children
Be loving, caring, PATIENT, provide warm environment.
Be understanding of the child and familyGuide and encourage families to seek help
Referrals to….• Early intervention programs • Referral to Early Start Programs, • Regional Center in California• Public Schools Special Education programs
Education and information
• Mental health • Community centers• Medical specialist
You see them for short time, family lives with child 24/7.