Neurodev Flashcards
A child who has difficulty with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors might be diagnosed with:
a) Autism Spectrum Disorder
b) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
c) Intellectual Disability
d) Specific Learning Disorder
Answer: a) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Which disorder is characterized by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development?
a) Autism Spectrum Disorder
b) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
c) Intellectual Disability
d) Specific Learning Disorder
Answer: b) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A child with difficulty in learning and applying reading skills, despite normal intelligence, is likely to have:
a) Specific Learning Disorder
b) Autism Spectrum Disorder
c) Intellectual Disability
d) Conduct Disorder
Answer: a) Specific Learning Disorder
Intellectual Disability is defined as:
a) A severe impairment in the ability to form relationships
b) Below-average intellectual functioning with deficits in adaptive behavior
c) A difficulty in learning new motor skills
d) A pattern of behavior characterized by defiant or argumentative actions
Answer: b) Below-average intellectual functioning with deficits in adaptive behavior
The primary characteristic of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is:
a) Extreme impulsivity and hyperactivity
b) A pattern of social communication and interaction deficits
c) A pattern of defiant or oppositional behavior
d) Severe cognitive deficits with poor language development
Answer: b) A pattern of social communication and interaction deficits
A child who exhibits a pattern of anger, aggression, and violation of the rights of others might be diagnosed with:
a) Oppositional Defiant Disorder
b) Conduct Disorder
c) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
d) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Answer: b) Conduct Disorder
Specific Learning Disorders are most often diagnosed in:
a) Early childhood, based on developmental milestones
b) Adolescence, when academic struggles become more apparent
c) Later adulthood, when intellectual declines are noticed
d) Middle childhood, when academic skills are expected to be mastered
Answer: d) Middle childhood, when academic skills are expected to be mastered
A primary difference between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder is:
a) The presence of intellectual impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorder
b) The presence of repetitive behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
c) The absence of social communication issues in Social Communication Disorder
d) The presence of severe hyperactivity in Social Communication Disorder
Answer: b) The presence of repetitive behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
A child who struggles with attention, is frequently fidgeting, and has difficulty following through on tasks may have:
a) Autism Spectrum Disorder
b) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
c) Oppositional Defiant Disorder
d) Specific Learning Disorder
Answer: b) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Which of the following is most commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
a) A persistent pattern of anger and irritability
b) Intense interests in specific, narrow areas
c) A constant need for external validation
d) Excessive dependence on others for guidance
Answer: b) Intense interests in specific, narrow areas of interest
The DSM-5 recognizes Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder as a diagnosis distinct from Autism Spectrum Disorder, primarily due to:
a) Lack of intellectual impairment in Social Communication Disorder
b) Absence of deficits in social interaction and communication
c) The presence of motor coordination difficulties
d) The absence of repetitive behaviors in Social Communication Disorder
Answer: d) The absence of repetitive behaviors in Social Communication Disorder
Children with Intellectual Disability often have difficulty with:
a) Social interactions but may exhibit average academic skills
b) Communication, motor skills, and daily activities
c) Emotional regulation but perform well in school
d) Attention and focus in structured environments
Answer: b) Communication, motor skills, and daily activities
The most common treatment approach for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) involves:
a) Behavior modification and educational interventions
b) Intensive psychotherapy to address childhood trauma
c) Strict socialization programs to enforce behavior
d) Social skills training and family therapy
Answer: a) Behavior modification and educational interventions
Which of the following is a hallmark characteristic of Conduct Disorder?
a) Persistent difficulty making friends
b) Violations of others’ rights, aggression, and destruction of property
c) Intense sadness or emotional withdrawal
d) A pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity
Answer: b) Violations of others’ rights, aggression, and destruction of property
Oppositional Defiant Disorder typically presents with:
a) Aggressive behavior and repeated rule-breaking
b) An inability to form social relationships
c) A pattern of irritability, defiance, and hostility toward authority figures
d) Severe difficulty with social communication and interaction
Answer: c) A pattern of irritability, defiance, and hostility toward authority figures
