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Differential diagnoses of irritability and temper loss in a 6-year-old.
Fredrick, Joseph W; Rodriguez, Beatriz; Lynch, James D; Loren, Richard Ea; Tamm, Leanne.
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  • Fredrick JW; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, RinggoldID:2518Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Rodriguez B; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, RinggoldID:2518Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Lynch JD; Department of Psychology, RinggoldID:2515Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Loren RE; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, RinggoldID:2518Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Tamm L; Department of Psychology, RinggoldID:2514University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry ; 27(4): 1263-1276, 2022 Oct.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35090368
ABSTRACT
Irritability and temper loss are common concerns among young children seen for mental health diagnostic evaluations and represent features of nearly a dozen childhood mental health conditions. Thus, careful assessment of irritability and temper loss is essential for informing case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. The current case study provides a clinical description of a 6-year-old Black male ("Tyler") seen in a tertiary pediatric medical center for concerns related to significant inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, oppositional behaviors, irritability, and severe temper loss displayed at home and school. The clinical description summarizes findings from rating scales and diagnostic evaluations, case conceptualization, as well as treatment recommendations. Detailed suggestions for clinicians regarding strategies for assessing irritability and temper loss and questions to consider when seeking clarification to inform differential diagnoses are provided.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Humor Irritável / Transtornos Mentais Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline Limite: Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Humor Irritável / Transtornos Mentais Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline Limite: Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Estados Unidos