Key Terms Chapter 22
 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): characterized by inattentiveness, overactivity,
and impulsiveness
 autism spectrum disorder (ASD): neurodevelopmental disorder first seen in childhood,
conceptualized across a continuum with symptoms varying from mild to severe; may include
communication deficits, problems building social relationships, overdependence on routines,
and high level of sensitivity to the environment
 encopresis: the repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places, such as clothing or the
floor, by a child who is at least 4 years of age either chronologically or developmentally
 enuresis: the repeated voiding of urine during the day or at night into clothing or bed by a child
at least 5 years of age either chronologically or developmentally
 sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT): syndrome including day dreaming, trouble focusing and paying
attention, mental fogginess, staring, sleepiness, little interest in physical activity, and slow to
finish tasks
 stereotyped motor behavior: repetitive, seemingly purposeless movements; may include
waving, rocking, twirling objects, biting fingernails, banging the head, biting or hitting oneself, or
picking at the skin or body orifices
 therapeutic play: play techniques are used to understand the child’s thoughts and feelings and
to promote communication
 tic: involve various combinations of involuntary vocal and/or motor tics. Tourette disorder is
most common. Tic disorders are usually treated successfully with atypical antipsychotic
medications. a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or
vocalization
 Tourette disorder: involves multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics, which occur many
times a day for more than 1 year.