I. Disruptive behavior disorders

    A. ADHD

        1. Types

            a. Predominantly inattentive type

            b. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type

            c. Combined type

        2. Comorbidity

            a. 44% have a comorbid disorder; almost 33% have 2

            b. Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder

            c. When ADHD is treated CD and ODD criteria may not be met

            d. Anxiety disorders and depression

            e. Somatization disorder

            f. Learning disabilities

        3. Causes

            a. Genes

            b. Brain damage

            c. Behavioral inhibition model

            d. Modern world does not mesh with our brains

            e. No dietary evidence

            f. Psychological factors

            g. Television viewing – maybe, maybe not.

        4. Treatment

            a. Stimulants – [Frontline: Medicating Kids]

                1) Factors associated w/ medication use

                2) Trends

            b. Behavior therapy

    B. Conduct disorder (CD)

        1. Symptoms -- DSM criteria

        2. Causes

            a. Brain dysfunction

            b. Genes

            c. Environment

        3. Treatment

            a. CBT

            b. Family therapy

            c. Drugs

[Substance use, ADHD, and CD]

II. Autistic disorder -- [POV: Refrigerator Mothers]

    A. DSM criteria

            -- Asperger’s Syndrome

    B. Causes

        1. Genes

        2. Biological abnormalities

    C. Treatment

        1. Behavioral

        2. Drugs