Neurodevelopment Disorders

Question 1

“Mental retardation” is now replaces for what phrase?

Answer 1

Intellectual Disability

Question 2

Rather than an IQ score, intellectual disability is now graded on what parameter?

Answer 2

Adaptive functioning

Question 3

What are the 2 main diagnostic criteria for an intellectual disability?

(2 main deficits)

Answer 3

Deficits in intellectual functions (problem solving, judgement, learning)

Deficits in adaptive functioning (communication, social, independent living)

Question 4

Generally, what are the 4 severities of intellectual disabilities?

Answer 4

Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound

Question 5

This is the the term for kids < 5 y/o that fail to meet expected developmental milestones in several areas of intellectual functioning.

Answer 5

Global developmental delay

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

Public Law 94-142

“Education for all Handicapped Children Act”

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Normalization.

Question 9

This is the disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction as well as restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.

Answer 9

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Question 10

What are the 3 levels in ASD?

Answer 10

1- “requiring support”
2- “requiring substantial support”
3- “requiring very substantial support”

Question 11

This is the condition characterized by a pattern of of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Answer 11

ADD/ADHD

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

> 6 months

Question 13

This is the class of disorders characterized by a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization

Answer 13

Tic disorders

Question 14

Which tic disorder has multiple motor AND vocal tics, often occuring before the age of 18?

Answer 14

Tourettes

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

Question 16

Which tic disorder has the : same general criteria as Tourette’s except the pt can have single or multiple motor AND vocal tics?

Answer 16

Provisional tic disorder

Question 17

This is the condition of voiding of urine into bed or clothes, whether involuntary or intentional.

Answer 17

Enuresis

Question 18

You must have enuresis 2x a week for how long to be diagnosed?

Answer 18

3 consecutive months

Question 19

How OLD must u be to be diagnosed with enuresis?

Answer 19

5 y/o

Question 20

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)

Answer 20

Encopresis

Question 21

How old must u be to be diagnosed with encopresis?

Answer 21

4