Group 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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types of pervasive disorders
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- autism spectrum disorder
- asperger’s syndrome
- rett syndrome
- childhood disintegrative disorder
2
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define ASD
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- a developmental disorder affecting verbal and nonverbal communication, and social interaction
- generally evident before the age of 3
- adversely affects a child’s educational performance
3
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criteria for ASD
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- at least two repetitive behaviors
- persistent difficulties in social communication and interaction
- restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors
4
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causes of ASD
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- genetic factors
- environmental factors
5
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interventions for ASD
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- occupational therapy
- speech-language therapy
- behavioral therapy
- social skills training
- educational support
- medication
- family support and training
6
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define asperger’s syndrome
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a developmental disorder that affects how people behave, see, and understand the world and interact with others
7
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criteria of asperger’s
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- difficulty with nonverbal communication
- difficulty forming age-appropriate peer relationships
- intense focus on specific interests
- rigid adherence to routines
- repetitive motor movements
8
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causes of asperger’s
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- genetic
- brain abnormalities
9
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interventions for asperger’s
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- occupational therapy
- speech-language therapy
- social skills training
- medication
- cognitive behavioral therapy
10
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define rett syndrome
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- a condition affecting mostly females, characterized by a normal early development followed by loss of purposefulness use of the hands, distinctive hand movements, seizures, slowed brain and head growth, gait abnormalities, and mental retardation
11
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criteria of rett syndrome
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- early normal retardation
- regression
SYMPTOMS
- slowed growth
- seizures
- scoliosis
- loss of movement and coordination
- loss of communication abilities
12
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cause of rett syndrome
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mutation in the MECP2 gene in the X chromosome
13
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interventions for rett syndrome
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- occupational therapy
- physical therapy and hydrotherapy
- medication
- assistive technology
- nutritional support
14
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define childhood disintegrative disorder
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- also known as Heller’s Syndrome of Disintegrative Psychosis
- characterized by significant loss of previously acquired language and social skills after at least 2 years of normal development, and typically occurs before age 10
15
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criteria of CDD
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- normal development for at least 2 years
- symptoms align with ASD and occur before age 10
- symptoms cannot be explained by other conditions like rett syndrome or childhood schizophrenia
16
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symptoms of CDD
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- loss of expressive language skills
- loss of receptive language skills
- decline in social skills especially in interacting with or responding to others
- inability to express basic needs
17
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cause of CDD
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combination of genetic predisposition and prenatal or environmental factors
18
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interventions for CDD
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- occupational therapy
- speech therapy
- behavioral therapy
- medications
- family counseling and education
