Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Question 1

Intellectual Disability Disorder

Answer 1

• deficits in intellectual, social, and practical areas of functioning
  -manifests in reasoning, problem solving, and abstract thinking as confirmed by various standardized tests
  -failure to live independently and to be socially responsible
  -limit functioning in home, school, and community

Question 2

Communication Disorders

Answer 2

-onset during early development
-persistent difficulties in the learning and use of language (written, spoken) due to deficits in comprehension or production
-reduced vocabulary and inability to express oneself due to limited sentence structure
-not attributable to an underlying medical condition

Question 3

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 3

-Persistent problems in social interaction and communication across a wide range of activities
-reduced ability to share emotions and interests
-poor ability in communication and understanding both verbal and nonverbal cues
-repititious behaviors and patterns
-insistence on sameness in routines
-fixation on restricted interests

Question 4

ADHD

Answer 4

-Chronic inability to pay attention
-impulsivity/hyperactivity that impairs functioning and development
-frequently unable to sustain interest in an activity or maintain mental focus required by a tasj