Special Clinical Populations

Question 1

What is a developmental Disabilities

Answer 1

often lifelong challenges that cna limit intellectual functioning, physical functioning or both

Question 2

What are some examples of developmental disabilities

Answer 2

cognition
motor performace
vision
hearing and speech
behavior

Question 3

what is intellectual Disabilities

Answer 3

onset in the developmental period
a significant limitation in adaptive behavior ( social and practical skills to function in daily life
intellectual functioning ( learning, reasoning, and problem solving)

Question 4

what are some co occurring conidtions and disorders

Answer 4

Autism spectrum disorder
cerebral palsy
Fetal Alcohol syndrome
Fragile X syndrome

Question 5

What is Autism spectrum disorder ( ASD)

Answer 5

deficits in socail communication and socail interactions and the presence of restricted repetitive behaviors

Question 6

what is social communication deficits?

Answer 6

present in various ways and can include impairments in joint attention and social reciprocity as well as challenges using verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors for social interactions

Question 7

what is restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests or activities

Answer 7

are manifested by stereotyped, repetitive speech, motor movements use of objects; inflexible adherence to routines, restricted interest and hyper and or hypo sensitivity to sensory input

Question 8

what are behaviors and communications

Answer 8

challenging behaviors including aggressive, disruptive self injurious and stereotypical behaviors

Question 9

what are some challenging behaviors

Answer 9

social reinforcements
tangible reinforcement
escape avoidance
sensory reinforcement

Question 10

what is SLP assessment

Answer 10

case historu
meidacal and mental health history
formal and informal assessments
language assessments
speech assessment
AAC assessment

Question 11

What is SLP treatment

Answer 11

works with a group of people that help the paient

Question 12

what are the forms of SLP treatment

Answer 12

video-based instruction
computer-based instruction
activity schedules and visual supports
scripts

Question 13

What is Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis

Answer 13

a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes loss of muscle control

Question 14

what is Bulbar onset ALS

Answer 14

faster progression of the disease than spinal onset ALS
shorter survival
the toungue is typically the first bulbar muscle to shows signs of involvement

Question 15

what is spinal onset ALS

Answer 15

Onset in limbs, trunk, and muscles of respiration rather than bulbar musculature
slower progression to bulbar musculature than Bulbar onset ALS progresses to limb musculature
longer survival than Bulbar onset

Question 16

what is terminal stage of ALS

Answer 16

Die of progressive respiratory failure
die within 3-5 years
respiratory statues is an important predictor of survival duration

Question 17

what is cognition and ALS

Answer 17

association between sleep disturbance and nocurnal hyperventilation and cognitive dysfunction

Question 18

Bulbar Onset

Answer 18

Facial expressions
Gestures
respond to yes/no questions
handwriting
hign technology AAC

Question 19

Spinal onset

Answer 19

Facial expression
respond to yes/no questions
partner dependent scanning
high technology AAC

Question 20

Symptoms of PD

Answer 20

Small handwriting
Depression
Anxiety
Loss of smell
Dementia

Question 21

Autism spectrum disorder is

Answer 21

More prevalent among boys than girls

Question 22

which type of ALS is associated with shorter survival

Answer 22

Bulbar onset

Question 23

True or false individuals with PD who participate in the LOUD or speak-out treatment programs only need to complete the home exercises for the durations of their speech treatment sessions

Answer 23

true