Intellectual Disability Disorders & Autism - French Flashcards
What are the three criteria for intellectual disability?
- IQ at or below 70 +/- 5
- Deficits in adaptive functioning in activities of daily life
- Onset of intellectual and adaptive deficits during the developmental period
What adaptive functioning severity domain includes symbolic thought, reasoning, problem-solving, and judgement?
Conceptual
What adaptive functioning severity domain includes awareness of others, epathy, communication, and friendship skills?
Social
What adaptive functioning severity domain includes learning and self-management skills across life settings?
Practical
What severity level of intellectual disability is present when conceptual delays may not be seen initially, academic difficulties are present, immature social interactions, some skills for independent functioning, and some need for support?
Mild
What severity level of intellectual disability is present when:
- Conceptual delays seen by preschool age
- Adults have academic skills at elementary school level
- Limited language and low social judgement
- Considerable support need
Moderate
What severity level of intellectual disability is present when:
- Marked limitations in conceptual skills
- Limited vocabulary and grammar in spoken language
- Understand simple speech and gestures
- Relationships are source of pleasure and help, but require support and supervision for ADL’s
Severe
What severity level of intellectual disability is present when:
- Little to no conceptual and communication skills
- May enjoy simple interactions with familiar people
- Dependent on others for ADLs
Profound
What is the overall prevalence rate of intellectual disability?
1%
(6 per 1,000 for Severe)
When is diagnosis of global developmental delay made in children?
Diagnosed when a child fails to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning.
What is a language disorder?
persistent difficulty in language acquisition and use (neurological condition)
What is Speech Sound Disorder?
persistent problem with speech articulation
What is Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder?
Stuttering!
(and time patterning problem)
What is Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder?
deficits in using verbal and nonverbal communication for social purposes
What is an umbrella term for many conditions sharing core features, with historically different names?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What are risk factors of Autism?
genes, environment, and disease that have been associated with ASD
What is the male to female ratio of diagnosis of Autism?
4 males : 1 female
What is the prevalence of autism in both US and non-US countries?
1%
What does the CDC report about the incidence of ASD in recent studies?
Growing incidence
1 in 68 people in US (2014)
What is the biggest controversy surrounding the incidence of Autism?
Is the increase in cases due to a broadening definition of autism, actual increase in incidence, or both?
When do autism symptoms often improve?
When people hve appropriate interventions and support.
What are the two major diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
- Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, currently or by history
- Restricted repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, currently or by history
What does thorough assessment for ASD include?
- structured behavioral observations
- interviews with caregivers
- testing, and input from Early Interventions and/or school staff
What are two behavioral training and management treatment options for autism?
- Positive reinforcement and social skills training to improve behavior and communication
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
What are four potential specialized therapy options in the treatment of ASD?
- OT
- PT
- Speech-language therapy
- Dietetics
What are child and family therapy options for treatment of ASD?
- Play therapy to facilitate social skill development and learning skills in an individualized setting
- To educate parents about their child’s characteristics, behaviors and needs, and how to respond to them
- To support parents - life challenges, school and special service navigation
What does medicinal treatment of ASD target?
Associated conditions and behaviors:
- such as anxiety
- depression
- hyperactivity
- OCD
