DISORDERS AND DISABILITIES IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTHS

Question 1

What is a Neurodevelopmental Disability?

Answer 1

group of conditions due to an impairment in
physical, learning, language, or behavior areas

Question 2

For someone with neurodevelopment disability, they must be diagnosed by age __________.

Answer 2

22

Question 3

What are characteristics of someone with Neurodevelopment Disabilties that differ from mental illness?

Answer 3

> Lifelong disability

> Lacks understanding of appropriate behavior

> Difficulty with reasoning skills

> Appears physically more mature than their behavior

Question 4

What are some tips for engaging someone with Neurodevelopment Disabilties?

Answer 4

> Avoid leading questions

> One question at a time

> Be patient

Question 5

______________ is the second leading cause of death for youths.

Answer 5

Suicide

Question 6

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youths between the age ________________.

Answer 6

15 - 24

(10 -24 after COVID)

Question 7

What is most common form of self-injury/self-harm in youth?

Answer 7

Cutting

Question 8

___________________ pattern of behavior where rules, norm, or the basic rights of others are violated.

Answer 8

Conduct disorder