Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Question 1

Intellectual disorders are confirmed by:

Answer 1

Clinical assessment and intelligence exam

Question 2

ADHD can be managed these medications:

Answer 2

Stimulants:
* Drug class hylphenidate - Ritalin and Methylin
* Amphetemine - Adderall and Dexedrine

Non stimulants:
* Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor - Strattera
* Alpha agonist - Intuniv

Question 3

These therapies help people manage ADHD symptoms:

Answer 3

• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Neurofeedback

Question 4

What are the three types of motor disorders:

Answer 4

Motor disorders :
* Developmental coordination disorder (clumsiness)
* Stereotypic movement disorder (repetitive / patterns of) behavior
* Tic disorders

Question 5

Communication disorders can be measured by the following assessments:

Answer 5

• Language Development Survey (LDS)
• MacArthur Communicative Development Inventory
• Early Language Milestone Scale (ELMS)
• Clinical Linguistics Auditory Milestone Scale (CLAMS)
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Question 6

Autism Spectrum Disorder is often measured by the following assessments:

Answer 6

• Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT)
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
• Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule