Consult Liason Flashcards
A child with ADHD and anxiety would need a Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) instead of a 504 for? (2x)
Holding the student to a different academic standard in challenging subjects.
What is the type of intervention when a school psychiatrist makes recommendation for program after a recent student’s suicide? (2x)
Systems consultation
Most important components to get a school to initiate an IEP eval for a 7yo with ADHD who is struggling to read?
Vision problems ruled out, child has failed high quality interventions to learn to read, emotional factors inhibiting learning have been ruled out by psychiatrist
Interval to reevaluate kids in special education to verify eligibility?
3 year period of time
Psychiatrist reviewing evaluation request from a school, notes that 8 requests are from the same teacher. Next step?
Meeting with teacher and observe the classroom
Psychiatrist calls the school and asks to meet with teachers and learning specialist to discuss needs of patient with ADHD and learning disorder who is not getting adequate services. This action would be considered?
Advocacy
What is the primary evidence for school-based mental health centers?
Clinic attendees have better school attendance
What is the difference between 504 and IEP?
Federal funds support the development of an IEP
Federal funds support the development of an IEP
Point of contact for eligibility of child to receive special education services according to Education for All Handicapped Children Act?
Multidisciplinary school based team
How does a child get an individualized educational program under the Individual w Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Need for specialized instruction
Before conferring IEP, you could conduct a manifestation determination review to determine if?
Patient’s disruptive behaviors are related to disability
Quickest action family can take if they feel child with IEP is inadequately progressing?
Request an IEP review meeting to be held in the upcoming days to weeks
Child with Tourette’s and individualized education plan (IEP) was suspended for swearing. Parents feel this is due to Tourette’s. Appropriate recommendation?
Request manifestation determination review from school
10 yo with acute leukemia has finished chemo and is better, pt has been out of school for 2 months. How to best manage school?
Resume the usual class as much as possible
What is the best approach when helping a school with systemic problems of violence and bullying?
Reviewing the existing school policies and philosophy
Child with psychiatric condition, academic, and social difficulties. Parents want an evaluation for special education but teacher doesn’t feel it is needed. Recommendation to parents?
Submit written request for special education evaluation
Preventative interventions in school have been proven beneficial when applied to students with?
Aggression
High school students screened for subclinical depression and given CBT intervention had low conversion to MDD at one year follow up. Type of prevention?
Indicated