Neurodevelopment Disorders Flashcards
“Mental retardation” is now replaces for what phrase?
Intellectual Disability
Rather than an IQ score, intellectual disability is now graded on what parameter?
Adaptive functioning
What are the 2 main diagnostic criteria for an intellectual disability?
(2 main deficits)
Deficits in intellectual functions (problem solving, judgement, learning)
Deficits in adaptive functioning (communication, social, independent living)
Generally, what are the 4 severities of intellectual disabilities?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound
This is the the term for kids < 5 y/o that fail to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning.
Global developmental delay
True or False: Public Law 106-402 states that disabilities is a natural part of the human experience that doesnt diminish the right to live independently, control their own lives, and participate in the US society.
True
Which law, enacted in 1970, established that public education must provide for appropriate educational resources within the least restrictive environment for all children regardless of disability?
Public Law 94-142
“Education for all Handicapped Children Act”
This is the term that makes people with intellectual disabilties a part of the community by incorporating them into society, having no institutionalized MR children, and have special ed classes within a regular school.
Normalization.
This is the disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction as well as restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What are the 3 levels in ASD?
1- “requiring support”
2- “requiring substantial support”
3- “requiring very substantial support”
This is the condition characterized by a pattern of of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
ADD/ADHD
How long must u have Sx of making careless mistakes, problems with attention, doesnt seem to listen/finish work, problems organizing tasks, and easy distraction to be diagnosed with ADD?
> 6 months
This is the class of disorders characterized by a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization
Tic disorders
Which tic disorder has multiple motor AND vocal tics, often occuring before the age of 18?
Tourettes
Which tic disorder has the same general criteria as Tourette’s except the patient can have single or multiple motor or vocal tics but NOT BOTH?
Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder
Which tic disorder has the : same general criteria as Tourette’s except the pt can have single or multiple motor AND vocal tics?
Provisional tic disorder
This is the condition of voiding of urine into bed or clothes, whether involuntary or intentional.
Enuresis
You must have enuresis 2x a week for how long to be diagnosed?
3 consecutive months
How OLD must u be to be diagnosed with enuresis?
5 y/o
This is the repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places (e.g., clothing, floor), whether involuntary or intentional.
(aka u squash banana before Pumbaa can enter the Circle of Life)
Encopresis
How old must u be to be diagnosed with encopresis?
4
