week 8 : middle childhood Part 1

Question 1

What is this describing ?

a disorder in which a child has difficulty in attaining a specific academic skill, despite possessing average to above average intelligence and is not primarily due to physical or sensory handicaps

Answer 1

learning disability

Question 2

what is a learning disability?

Answer 2

a disorder in which a child has difficulty in attaining a specific academic skill, despite possessing average to above average intelligence and is not primarily due to physical or sensory handicaps

Question 3

what can learning disabilities involve?

Answer 3

dyslexia
dysgraphia
dyscalculia

Question 4

name what these term mean: they are linked with learning disabilities :
dyslexia
dysgraphia
dyscalculia

Answer 4

difficulty with reading
difficulty with writing
difficulty with math

Question 5

true or false. A learning disability is different than
an intellectual disability – where there is a deficit in general or global mental abilities

Answer 5

this is true

Question 6

when can we usually diagnose a child has a learning disability ?

Answer 6

middle childhood

Question 7

true or false. Learning disabilities are not life long disabilities however they range in severity

Answer 7

false, they are life long disabilities, it is true tho that they range in severity

Question 8

what are some successful interventions for learning disabilities :

Answer 8

require early identification

timely specialized assessments

involve home, school, community, and workplace

Question 9

would this be considered an intervention for children who are diagnosed with learning disabilities?

provision of specific skill instruction, accommodations, compensatory strategies, and self advocacy skills

Answer 9

yes this would be considered as an intervention

Question 10

What are some assessment screening tests used for learning disabilities ?

Answer 10

early language milestones scale modified checklist for autism in toddlers revised
( M CHART R AGES and STAGES questionnaire ( ASQ)

Parent’s evaluation of developmental checklist (PEDS)

Question 11

True or false. Auditory and visual checks are a must because this can impact their learning , specialized treatments would be implemented if any abnormal findings are found.

Answer 11

this si true

Question 12

True or false. PEDS screening test can be done in school, the teacher is doing it at school and parents are doing it ( multiple people are doing the checklist where the child fits in )

Answer 12

true

Question 13

MENTAL HEALTH IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD : one in 5 children and adolescents in canada suffers from major mental illness, is this true?

Answer 13

this is true

Question 14

Mental health in childhood can affect your adulthood ?

Answer 14

yes this is true

Question 15

true or false. 80% of adults with mental illness experienced problems in childhood or adolescence

Answer 15

true

Question 16

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder is known as what ?

Answer 16

ADHD

Question 17

define if this statistics is true : 3.7% canadian boys - 1.5% girls aged 6-9 have ADHD

Answer 17

true

Question 18

ADHD can lead into what ?

Answer 18

can lead into academic and behavioural problems in school

Question 19

What is the cause of ADHD?

Answer 19

a complex interactions of genetic and environmental factors that are unique to the specific child

Question 20

true or false. environmental risk factors can also affect ADHD?

Answer 20

true

Question 21

ADHD characteristics :

Answer 21

compared to their peers, children with ADHD exhibit :
- higher activity level
- lower ability to sustain attention
- lower ability to control impulse

Question 22

SELECT all that is true that can be linked to adhd characteristics :

compared to their peers, children with ADHD exhibit :
- higher activity level
- lower ability to sustain attention
- lower ability to control impulse

Answer 22

all true

Question 23

true or false. ADHD is where the high activity level ( main issue) this means is that they are fidgeting a lot, not able to sit still or play quietly.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

What are the 3 types of ADHD

Answer 24

1. the hyperactive impulsive type
   2.the inattentive type
2. the combined type

Question 25

what does hyperactive impulse type of ADHD mean ?

Answer 25

driven by motor and constantly on the go (talking excessively )

Question 26

what is inattentive type of adhd?

Answer 26

trouble paying attention to details, are easily distracted, often have trouble organizing or finishing tasks and often forget routine chores

Question 27

what does combined type mean ( ADHD)

Answer 27

presents with both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive symptoms

Question 28

true or false. define if this matches with the characteristics of Combined type ( ADHD) = difficulty listening when they are redirected, indicate attention deficit disorder , lose things, and very forgetful ( they also don't pay attention to social cues)

Answer 28

this is all true

Question 29

true or false. middle childhood does not bring start to learning about oneself, parents do.

Answer 29

false, they do!

Question 30

Re-call : middle childhood bring start to learning about oneself , name some points under psychosocial self, the valued self, and relationships and social status what are the characteristics under it?

Answer 30

psychosocial self - personality traits -development of self efficacy the valued self -self esteem relationships and social status

Question 31

True or false. Anxiety has a genetic predisposition.

Answer 31

true

Question 32

true or false 1/4 middle school child suffers from anxiety.

Answer 32

true

Question 33

Anxiety becomes problematic when the child daily o move beyond the fears associated with a particular problem or when anxiety interfered with functioning over an extended period of time is this true or false.

Answer 33

true

Question 34

Recall: anxiety is a genetic predisposition, therefore it means it will develop.

Answer 34

false, it does not mean a disorder will develop

Question 35

True or false. Comparing yourself comes with anxiety ?

Answer 35

true

Question 36

What is separation anxiety ?

Answer 36

excessively anxious when separated from/or anticipated separation from home or parental figures

Question 37

What are some separation anxiety symptoms ?

Answer 37

excessive distress when separated/anticipated excessive worries about parents/siblings will be harmed physical/somatic symptoms of anxiety

Question 38

What is generalize anxiety ?

Answer 38

excessive worry or anxiety per routine activities such as school, family or sport

Question 39

symptoms for generalized anxiety

Answer 39

becoming upset over minor issues seeking reassurance physical and somatic symptoms of anxiety

Question 40

10% of children/adolescents with average age of onset being 8.5 ( generalize anxiety ). true or false.

Answer 40

true

Question 41

what is social anxiety ?

Answer 41

intense fear and anxiety of social events/activities

Question 42

what are symptoms of social anxiety

Answer 42

difficulty speaking in class or concentrating physical and somatic symptoms of anxiety

Question 43

School can be very helpful in terms of interventions, when it comes to social anxiety.

Answer 43

true

Question 44

Refusing to go to school, participate in other activities or see friends could be a sign of social anxiety.

Answer 44

true

Question 45

difficulty eating or sleeping ( because of thoughts ) could also be a symptom of social anxiety

Answer 45

yes this is true

Question 46

Select all that is true that could help support a child with anxiety :Assess parent and child relationship/attachment * Assess relationships among other people/family members * Listening – the goal is to help the child feel safe and comfortable so they can speak openly * Assess developmental level and determine whether regression is/has occurred * Assess for symptoms of anxiety and coping styles * Consult with MD and school counsellor

Answer 46

this is true

Question 47

what is attachment ?

Answer 47

relationships with parents

Question 48

Securely attached children have better emotional regulation. true or false.

Answer 48

true

Question 49

what is self regulation under attachment ?

Answer 49

Self Regulation – children’s ability to conform to parental standards of behaviour without direct supervision