Flashcards in Test 4 Deck (37)
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Autism is
Escape from reality
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Definition of autism
Developmental disability appears before 30 months, characterized by abnormal social interaction/communication
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When does autism appear ?
Before 30 months of age (before 3 years)
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Research between siblings concerning autism is
Limited
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Aspergers syndrome
Social disorder where individuals have no significant delay in Lang development in which abilities become inhibited by social envir of classroom
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Characteristics of Asperger's syndrome (4)
1. Poor motor skills
2. Auditory and tactile hypersensitivity
3.concrete literal thinking
4.difficulty comprehending abstract materials
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When is Asperger's Syndrome diagnosed ?
Not until attend school
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Characteristics of Autism spectrum disorder (4)
1.resistance of change
2.difficulty expressing needs
3.tantrums
4. Laughing crying for no reason
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Facilitated communication
Idea was that people w/ autism were very intelligent but simply could not express it because of motor/communication disabilities
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Rhett disorder
A rare genetic mutation affecting the brain development in girls
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Savant syndrome
A condition in which a person a person with a developmental disability such as autism demonstrates profound capacities or abilities above what is normal
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Deaf blindness is..
Loss of both vision AND hearing, each to a certain degree
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Children with deaf blindness receive services labeled
Deaf blindness under IDEA
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All individuals that are deaf blind
Vary in hearing and visual abilities and vary greatly on intelligence
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What disorders are of most concern for the deaf blind
Communication disorders
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Communication techniques for deaf blind (5)
1) picture symbols
2) Braille
3) Palm on palm
4) tactile sign language
5)large print
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20/70 vision and 30db
Mark visual impairment / hearing loss
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Traumatic brain injury IDEA
added as an entry in 1990 with autism. Added separately because it's unique and has multiple characteristics that can interfere with learning
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Asphyxia
Not enough oxygen to the body
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Birth asphyxia
Baby's brain doesn't get enough oxygen before, during, or after birth
Severe asphyxia can lead to disabilities
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Cause of TBI
Car accidents, gun shots to the head, accidental falls,
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TBI DOES NOT
OCcur at birth
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Open head TBI
Acceleration injury
Shaking baby, car accidents, falls
Results in diffuse damage throughout brain, can result in bleeding or swelling
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Closed head TBI
Penetration injury
Gun shot to the head
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At risk groups for TBI
Teenager seems to have high numbers
Babies are at risk because they have fragile skulls
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Teaching strategies for TBI (2)
Using special techniques for phonics
Adapting assessment
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ADD/ ADHD subtypes (3)
Inattentive type
Hyperactive-impulsive type
Combination type
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Inattentive type
Getting distracted, having pooor concentration and organizational skills
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Hyperactive-impulsive type
Interrupting, taking risks, impulsivity, never seeming to slow down, talking and fidgeting, difficulty staying on task
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Girls v boys ADHD
Girls are usually attention deficit and less hyperactive
ADHD can often not be caught in girls
Boys are more often hyperactive
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Assessing with ADD/ADHD
Curriculum based instruction is used to assess
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Environment best for ADD/ADHD
Structural and predictable environment is best
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Medications for ADD/ADHD (3)
Ritalin, adderall, Dexedrine
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Ritalin
Most popular
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Adderall
Prescribed frequently because it's only one dose
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Self regulation
Child is accountable for his/her emotional responses. Discuss the feeling the are feeling and how to fix it
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