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Intellectual Disability

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Deficits in intellectual functions: planning, problem solving, abstract thinking, judgment,
Fail to meet developmental & sociocultural standards
Onset in developmental period

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Mild IQ

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50-75

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Moderate IQ

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35-55

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Severe IQ

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20-40

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Profound IQ

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Intellectual Disability Syndromes

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Down’s syndrome: single palmar transverse crease, protruding tongue, flat facies, small ears, thick neck
Tay Sachs
Untx PKU
Fragile X Syndrome: males–severely delayed cognitive abilities, behavior problems, hand flapping, large ears, elongated face & enlarged testes

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Tx/management of Intellectual disability

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Placement issues
Supportive counseling & training in behavior for family
Meds if indicated

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Learning Disorder

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Unable to achieve a specific area of learning (reading, writing, math) at a level consistent with their overall IQ
-often assoc with: ADHA, mood disorder, conduct disorder, truancy, substance abuse

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Learning disorder Tx

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Remedial instruction

Supportive counseling for child & family

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Autistic Spectrum Disorder-ASD

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Impaired social interactions
Impaired ability to communicate
Restricted range of activities & interests

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Autism

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Onset: first 3 years of life
Boys 4x > girls
Good px: Higher IQ, better language & social skills

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Asperger Syndrome

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Good verbal language
Milder nonverbal problems
Restricted range of interests & relationships
Engage in repetitive routines

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Theory of autism spectrum disorders

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Brian dysfxn with abnormalities in brain structure & abnormalities in NT (serotonin & DA)
Genetic cause

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Tx/Management of ASD

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Well-structured classroom & home routines
Individualized instruction
Behavior modification techniques

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Rett’s Syndrome

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Girls >

Normal development to age 4 then –> dec social & verbal cognitive skills, hand wringing, ataxia, dec IQ

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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

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Boys>

Normal development until age 2 to 10 –> lose all skills

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Feeding Disorders of Infancy & early childhood

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Tourette’s Disorder

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Onset: 6-7 yo (as early as 2)
Boys 3-5x > girls 
Lifelong or resolve by adulthood 
Involuntary motor & vocal tics 
Tx: antipsychotics-Haloperidol
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Chronic Motor & Vocal Tic Disorder

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Either Motor or vocal tics (NOT BOTH)

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Transient Tic Disorder

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Single or multiple motor or vocal tics for

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Separation Anxiety Disorder

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4% of school kids: "School Phobia"
Fear of a loss of major attachment figure
c/o physical sx
FH of anxiety disorders
Tx: SSRI: good results

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