NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - Developmental Disorders Flashcards
Diagnosis of 6 yo child who is noticeably
clumsy and delayed in motor milestones
but has no behavioral or social
problems? (2x)
Developmental coordination disorder
Important clinical feature of fetal
alcohol syndrome? (2x)
Intellectual disability
Medication more likely to cause agitation in
children with developmental disabilities?
Lorazepam
Most common preventable cause of
intellectual disability?
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Pica and rumination is associated with
which disorder?
Intellectual disability
Which physical delay is most concerning for
developmental coordination disorder in
preschool age child?
Zipping and buttoning clothing
8 yo is distressed by speech problems, such
as saying “tog” for dog. No hearing
problems or other academic issues.
Diagnosis?
Speech sound disorder
Primary cause of slowing growth in
children with failure to thrive?
Low caloric intake
In children with language delay, reason to
provide early language interventions?
Preschool is a sensitive period for learning
language skills
Useful to screen a child for deficits in
pragmatic language skills
Tell a story
Teacher complains that 9 yo child spaces
out, responds to requests - but not always
appropriately. Writing homework is done
completely, no hyperactivity, impulsivity,
disorganization, or sensory issues.
Diagnosis?
Auditory processing disorder
Developmentally delayed child with
aggression and non verbal. Functional
behavioral analysis is helpful for?
The adaptive purpose of behavior
Training focus for parents of kids with
developmental delay?
Learn to manage antecedents of behavior
