Child Psych & Learning Disability

Question 1

ASD have an association with which neurological condition?

Answer 1

Epilepsy

Question 2

State some mild comorbidities for ASD

Answer 2

Inattention/poor organisation, anxiety and mood disorders, dyspraxia.

Question 3

State some severe comorbidities for ASD

Answer 3

LD, language and other developmental problems, hyperactivity, behavioural issues (e.g. self-harm).

Question 4

Name some pharmacological options in ASD

Answer 4

Risperidone/Aripiprazole - useful in the short term for significant aggression, tantrums or self-injury.
Methylphenidate - can help combat ADHD symptoms.

Question 5

What are the 3 essential criteria for a LD to be diagnosed?

Answer 5

1) IQ <70
2) Developmental aetiology (i.e. <18)
3) Deficits in adaptive functioning

Question 6

What is the commonest type of LD?

Answer 6

Mild

Question 7

State the IQ ranges for the different types of LD

Answer 7

Mild = 50-69 
Moderate = 35-49 
Severe = 20-34
Profound = <20

Question 8

State the mental age ranges for the different types of LD

Answer 8

Mild = 9-12 y/o
Moderate = 6-9 y/o
Severe = 3-6 y/o
Profound = <3 y/o

Question 9

What are some antenatal causes of LD? (4)

Answer 9

Infections, hypoxia, nutritional growth retardation and hypothyroidism

Question 10

What are some postnatal causes of LD? (3)

Answer 10

Injury, infections and impoverished environment