Childhood Disorders

Question 1

what is a learning disability?

Answer 1

a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind, characterised by impairment of skills in the developmental period

Question 2

what is trisomy 13?

Answer 2

pataus syndrome

Question 3

what is trisomy 18? features?

Answer 3

edwards - low ears, cleft palate,

Question 4

what is the most common LD?

Answer 4

mild

Question 5

what mental age is a mild LD usually?

Answer 5

9-12yrs

Question 6

features of mild LD?

Answer 6

delayed speech
full independence
difficulties reading and writing
capable or unskilled/semi skilled work

Question 7

what are the gradings of LD?

Answer 7

moderate
severe
profound

Question 8

diagnostic for LD?

Answer 8

IQ <70
developmental age <18yrs
grading

Question 9

in ADHD, what is the trio of symptoms?

Answer 9

inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

Question 10

when is the age of onset for ADHD?

Answer 10

<12yrs

Question 11

features of ADHD?

Answer 11

inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

Question 12

first line pharmacological Tx for ADHD?

Answer 12

Methylphenidate

Question 13

first line Tx for ADHD?

Answer 13

parent training
behaviour management
social skills
sleep and diet refining

Question 14

what is ASD?

Answer 14

persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
restricted/repetitive patterns of behaviour

Question 15

features of ASD?

Answer 15

language delay
social problems
routine
lack of social play
sensory interest
avoids eye contact

Question 16

in ASD, what is odd about the childs play?

Answer 16

no fantasy or pretend play

Question 17

IQ criteria for LDs?

Answer 17

mild 50-69
moderate 35-49
severe 20-34
profound <20
borderline ≥70

Question 18

what is generally diagnostic for a LD?

Answer 18

IQ <70