Day 2 Flashcards
1
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Global Developmental Delay
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- Temporary diagnosis for young children at risk for developing disabilities especially mental
- Look at milestone delays to decide
- Delays in multiple domain areas
2
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Why is it important to identify Global Developmental Delay early?
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Get best resources to treat, don’t miss future developmental windows
3
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How is Global Developmental Delay diagnosed
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- Evaluated at standard checkups with a pediatrician - screening
- Parents compare developmental milestones - parent concerns
4
Q
What is adaptive behavior deficits?
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What the child does in their day to day, not what they can do
5
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Criteria of IDD
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- Currently showing intellectual impairment on evaluation
- Onset at developmental period
- Adaptive behavior deficits
6
Q
Why is it important to incorporate adaptive behavior along with intellectual ability with IDD
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7
Q
Why is assessing Intellectual Functioning difficult
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The tests rely on a lot of language and cultural knowledge
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