Neurodevelopmental disorders

Question 1

What is true of both pediatric and adult mental health conditions

Answer 1

Early intervention and rapport and trust are essential

Question 2

How does pediatric mental health differ from adults in terms of approach

Answer 2

interventions involve more behavioral approaches, family and educational support whereas adults focus more on coping and psychotherapy

Question 3

What are examples of subjective data?

Answer 3

interviews and questionnaires

Question 4

What’s a challenge of subjective data

Answer 4

reliability, biases, and interpretations

Question 5

What is objective data

Answer 5

physical assessments, comprehensive assessments, (neuro exams, neuroimagine, DSM5, etc.)

Question 6

What is an IEP

Answer 6

an individualized education plan that includes comprehensive assessments, accommodations, specialized services, and progress monitoring

Question 7

What is the primary cognitive sign of a disability in children

Answer 7

Difficulty with learning and processing information

Question 8

What age does ASD usually present

Answer 8

3

Question 9

What are the three key characteristics of ASD

Answer 9

1. social communication challenges
2. repetitive behaviors or restricted interest
3. sensory sensitivies

Question 10

What is Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Answer 10

consistent pattern of anger, irritable mood, defiant behavior, and vindictiveness towards authority that occurs for at least 6 months and not towards a sibling

Question 11

What is the difference between ODD and IED

Answer 11

IED is generally good behavior that is interrupted by a sudden episode of unwarranted anger lasting 30 minutes or less, ODD is generally defiant behavior

Question 12

What are the diagnosis requirements for IED?

Answer 12

episodes are twice a week for three months
or
three outburst resulting in damage to property or physical assault in a 12 month span