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1
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What is intellectual Disability Disorder ? (mental retardation)

A

deficit in intellectual (IQ of 70 or less) and adaptive functioning
onset during developmental period (prior to 18)

2
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What are the levels of severity for IDD?

A
mild = IQ: 50-70
moderate = 2nd grade academic ability 
severe = minimal speech 
profound = IQ 20-25
3
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What IQ is required for a diagnosis of IDD?

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70 or less

4
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What is the highest severity level for IDD (profound)?

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20-25 or less

5
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What are communication Disorders?

A

impairment in development of communication skills (understanding or expressing language)

6
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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

A

deficits in social communication/interaction: (emotions, nonverbal, relationships)

& restrictive behaviors: (repetitive motor, sameness, fixated interests, hyperreactivity)

Sx present in early developmental period

7
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What is the cause of Autism?

A

no cause identified

correlated w/birth complications, enlargement of brain and elevated serotonin

8
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Is autism correlated with parenting styles?

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No

9
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Is Aspergers a disorder in the DSM-5?

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No, it is part of autism spectrum

10
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What is ADHD?

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pattern of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes w/development or functioning

*Sx prior to age 12

Sx present in 2 or more settings

11
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What is the age requirement for ADHD?

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Sx present prior to age 12

12
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Name symptoms for ADHD: Inattention

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6 or more: 
forgetful,
 loses things, 
distracted, 
can't focus, 
can't follow directions,
 careless mistakes, 
can't organize, 
can't listen
13
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Name symptoms for ADHD: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity?

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6 or more:
fidgets
talkative
runs around when inappropriate
can't sit still 
interrupts 
blurts out answers
often leaves seat
can't wait their turn
14
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What are the 3 subtypes of ADHD?

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Combined presentation = both criteria met for 6 mo

Predominantly Inattentive = inattention criteria only 6 mo

Predom Hyperactivity/Impu = hyper criteria only 6 mo

15
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What is the age requirement for Autism?

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Prior to 3 years oldr