Vocab Week 8

Question 1

Developmental Delay

Answer 1

The condition of a child being less developed mentally or physically than is normal for its age

Question 2

Mental Retardation (MR)

Answer 2

Condition diagnosed before age 18, usually in infancy or prior to birth that includes below-average general intellectual function and a lack of the skills necessary for daily living

Question 3

Mild Mental Retardation

Answer 3

IQ scores range from 50-75
Can acquire academic skills up to the grade 6 level
Fairly self-sufficient and may be able to live independently with help

Question 4

Moderate Mental Retardation

Answer 4

IQ scores ranging from 35-55
Can carry out work and self-care tasks with moderate supervision
Acquire communication skills and can live in group home

Question 5

Severe Mental Retardation

Answer 5

IQ score of 20-40
May mater very basic self-care skills and some communication skills
Able to live in group home

Question 6

Profound Mental Retardation

Answer 6

IQ scores under 20
May develop basic self-care and communication with support/training
Need high level of structure and supervision

Question 7

Borderline intelligence

Answer 7

A person has below average cognitive ability (IQ 71-84) but the deficit is not as severe as intellectual disability (below 70)

Question 8

Neurotypical

Answer 8

Not displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior

Question 9

Low average intelligence

Answer 9

IQ between 80-89

Question 10

CP

Answer 10

Cerebral Palsy
A condition marked by impaired muscle coordination and/other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before birth
Non progressive

Question 11

Sz

Answer 11

Seizure

Episode of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain

Question 12

Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST)

Answer 12

Widely used assessment for examining children age 0-6 as to their developmental progress

Question 13

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

Answer 13

An individually administered intelligence test for children between the ages of 6-16 inclusive that can be completed without reading or writing

Question 14

Bayley Scales of Infant Development

Answer 14

Standard series of measurements used primarily to assess to motor, behavioural, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers age 0-3

Question 15

Early intervention

Answer 15

A system of coordinated services that promotes the child’s age appropriate growth and development and supports families during the critical early years

Question 16

Physical Therapy (PT)

Answer 16

The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise

Question 17

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Answer 17

A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life

Question 18

Speech Therapy (ST)

Answer 18

Training to help people with speech and language problems to speak more clearly

Question 19

Developmental Surveillance

Answer 19

Process of recognizing children who might be at risk for developmental delays