W11: ID Flashcards
The diagnostic criteria for ID deficits are
intellectual, adaptive, developmental onset
ID is
a heterogeneous neurodevelopment disorder
ID neurodevelopment
is the same as general population, just delayed
ID neurodevelopmental comorbidities include
ADHD, language disorders, ASD
ID psychological comorbidities include
anxiety, depression, bipolar
ID differential diagnoses include
neurocognitive disorders, communication disorder, specific learning disorder, ASD
The way we treat ID is
not ID as an individual pathology, but to treat the most salient mental and behavioural issues
The process of dealing with behaviours is
functional behaviour assessment > functional hypothesis > positive behaviour support
The functional behaviour assessment steps are
define the behaviour, determine history, antecedents, consequences
The goal of positive behaviour support is to
decrease behaviours of concern and to increase quality of life
What are the four PBS strategy areas?
environmental change, skill development, short-term change, crisis
ID children thrive on
routine, structure, visual and concrete instructions
What are the specifiers for ID?
Conceptual, social, practical
Children with ID present as
Younger than chronological age, skills delayed (some never achieved)
ID IQ =
Less than 70
In family session, it’s helpful to discuss
How the child isn’t 15, is more like 7
When IDs are entering adolescence, consider
Supports and education around sexualised behaviours
IDs can’t be cured, so consider
Behaviours of concern, an FBA
NDIS difficulties can arise because
The process is complicated, IDs may be genetically linked, so parents can really struggle
