Lecture 11 - Paediatric considerations

Question 1

TRUE or FALSE

In behavioural assessment, we prefer interpretations that require minimal inference?

Answer 1

TRUE

e.g., sleep problems mean sleep problems, not a history of trauma

Question 2

What domain does the BRIEF measure?

Answer 2

Executive function

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE

On the BASC-3, if the F index is elevated it means the test findings re invalid

Answer 3

FALSE

It just means you need to moderate your interpretation accordingly

Question 4

What are the five “broader criteria” that apply to ADHD?

Answer 4

1. Persistent pattern
2. Several (inattentive or hyperactive) symptoms are present prior to age 12
3. Several (inattentive or hyperactive) symptoms present in two or more settings
4. Impairment of functioning
5. Not better explained by something else

Question 5

What are the THREE “broader criteria” that apply to ASD?

Answer 5

1. Based on A) social communication impairments and B) restricted, repetitive behaviours
2. Impairment of functioning
3. Not better explained by something else

Question 6

What are the THREE domains of executive function examined by the BRIEF?

Answer 6

1. Behavioural regulation index (BRI)
2. Emotion regulation index (ERI)
3. Cognitive regulation index (CRI)

And these combine into something called the Global Executive Index (GEI)

Question 7

What TWO tools do we tend to for “adaptive behaviour”?

Answer 7

1. Vineland
2. BASC-3

Question 7

What are the FOUR substantive factors that the ADOS gather’s information on

Answer 7

1. Interaction quality
2. Peer interaction and modification of behaviour
3. Social initiation and affiliation
4. Basic social communication skills

Question 8

What do we see on both ASD and ADHD

Answer 8

Social communication difficulties

Hence we need to look for the restrictive and repetitive behaviours for ASD

Question 9

What are the two dimensions of ID assessment

Answer 9

1. Cognitive functioning
2. Adaptive functioning