Midterm review

Question 1

Spread vs Stigma

Answer 1

Spread = assume more dysfunction than actual
Stigma = b/c they have dysfunction, have 'jailbar' to opportunity

Question 2

Stages of adjustment

Answer 2

1. Shock
2. Denial
3. Anger/depression
4. Adjustment/ acceptance

Question 3

What is evidence-based practice?

Answer 3

Use of:
- clinical experience 
- client perspectives 
- external scientific evidence
to treat/care

Question 4

What is cerebral palsy?

Answer 4

Cerebral=brain palsy=paralysis
grouping of clinical syndromes that affect movement, muscle tone, and coordination as a result of an injury or lesion of the immature brain

Question 5

CP defining characteristics

Answer 5

• not progressive
• sensorimotor disorder
• originates in brain
• lifelong

Question 6

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and etiology

Answer 6

• Developmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interactions and social communication
• no one factor has emerged. May be due to genetics(in utero) some hypothesize: brain abnormalities, physiological,environmental, mixed

Question 7

What is the incidence and prevalence of ASD? Percentage distribution among different races.

Answer 7

One of the fastest growing developmental disorders
1% of world
2000-2010 114% up - 1/68 children
Usually white; boys 5x more likely

Question 8

Core symptoms of ASD

Answer 8

• Difficulty in social interaction
• Challenges interpreting body language / facial expressions of other people
• Difficulty developing friendships with peers
• Theory of mind limitations
• Limited or repetitive play routines
• Delays in language dev.
• Echolalia