Psychiatry clinical continued

Mental retardation is defined by a greater than two SD deviation below the mean in IQ + an impairment in function that is clinically significant

IQ 55-70 Mild (educable)

IQ 35-55 Moderate (trainable)

IQ 20-35 Severe (must be cleaned after)

-reading has been around for 10,000 years

ADHD in adulthood - no impulsivity, relationship problems, forgetfulness

Vyvanse - new ADHD prodrug, can't be snorted (abused) as Adderall/Ritalin

Current meta-analyses reveal ADHD to be 50% heritable

ADHD prevalence in school age children ~5-11%