Development Disability, Brandt Flashcards
what is intellectual disability
deficits in intellecutal functions such as reasoning, problem solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgement, academic learning, learning from experience confirmed by intellectual testing and clinical eval
how is intellectual disability Dc
failure to meet developmental and sociocultural standards for independence and responsibility
levels of intellectual disability
mild IQ: 50 to 55-70
mod IQ: 35 to 40-50 to 55
severe IQ: 20 to 25-35 to 40
profound: level below 20 to 25
syndromes with intellectual disability
downs
tay sach
untreated PKU
fragile X syndrome
signs of downs
single palmar transverse crease protruding tongue flat facies small ears thick neck
chromosome fragile X
Xq27
males more: severe delayed cognitic abilities, behavior problems, hand flapping, large ears, elongated faces, enlarged testicles
clinical management intellectual disability
placement issues
supportive counseling and training in behavioral techniques for family
medication management
learning disorders
inability to achieve in a specific area of learning at a level consistent with person’s overall IQ
reading math, written expression
learning disorders
inability to achieve in a specific area of learning at a level consistent with person’s overall IQ
reading math, written expression
learning disorders also comorbid with what
oppositional defiant disorder mood disorder substance abuse ADHD truancy
Tx for learning disorders
remedial instruction
supportive counseling for child and family
autistic spectrum disorder
impaired social interactions
impaired ability to communicate
restricted range of activites and interests
onset autism
first 3 yeras of life
demographic autism
10-15 / 10,000
boys 4X more likely than girls
no link to toxins, vaccines etc
good prognostic indicators for autism
higher IQ and better language and social skills
