Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Question 1

3 developmental streams

Answer 1

motor development
cognitive development
socio-behavioral development

Question 2

prototype condition for motor development

Answer 2

cerebral palsy

Question 3

key concepts for cp

Answer 3

movement and posture
non-progressive
causes activity limitations

Question 4

most common cp locally

Answer 4

spastic quadriplegia

Question 5

comorbidities in cp

Answer 5

intellectual impairment
respi problems
seizures

Question 6

prototype condition for cognitive development

Answer 6

global developmental delay

intellectual disability

Question 7

what is gdd

Answer 7

limitations or delay in acquisition of skills that is observable in >2 domains of development

temporary, until 5 yo

Question 8

what is intellectual disability

Answer 8

> 2 domains of delay after 5 yo

limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior

Question 9

how to diagnose intellectual disability

Answer 9

1 assessment of intellectual capacity and adaptive functioning
2 identification of genetic and non-genetic etiologies
3 evaluation of associated medical concerns

Question 10

prototype conditions for socio-behavioral development

Answer 10

autism spectrum disorders

Question 11

characteristics for asd

Answer 11

impairments in:
reciprocal social interaction skills
communication skills (delayed verbal and non-verbal)
restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities

Question 12

principles of management for developmental disorders

Answer 12

no single best treatment
early intervention is key
multidisciplinary team effort