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week 8 : middle childhood Part 1 Flashcards

1
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What is this describing ?

a disorder in which a child has difficulty in attaining a specific academic skill, despite possessing average to above average intelligence and is not primarily due to physical or sensory handicaps

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learning disability

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what is a learning disability?

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a disorder in which a child has difficulty in attaining a specific academic skill, despite possessing average to above average intelligence and is not primarily due to physical or sensory handicaps

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what can learning disabilities involve?

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dyslexia
dysgraphia
dyscalculia

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name what these term mean: they are linked with learning disabilities :
dyslexia
dysgraphia
dyscalculia

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difficulty with reading
difficulty with writing
difficulty with math

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true or false. A learning disability is different than
an intellectual disability – where there is a deficit in general or global mental abilities

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this is true

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when can we usually diagnose a child has a learning disability ?

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middle childhood

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true or false. Learning disabilities are not life long disabilities however they range in severity

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false, they are life long disabilities, it is true tho that they range in severity

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what are some successful interventions for learning disabilities :

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require early identification

timely specialized assessments

involve home, school, community, and workplace

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would this be considered an intervention for children who are diagnosed with learning disabilities?

provision of specific skill instruction, accommodations, compensatory strategies, and self advocacy skills

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yes this would be considered as an intervention

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What are some assessment screening tests used for learning disabilities ?

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early language milestones scale modified checklist for autism in toddlers revised
( M CHART R AGES and STAGES questionnaire ( ASQ)

Parent’s evaluation of developmental checklist (PEDS)

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True or false. Auditory and visual checks are a must because this can impact their learning , specialized treatments would be implemented if any abnormal findings are found.

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this si true

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True or false. PEDS screening test can be done in school, the teacher is doing it at school and parents are doing it ( multiple people are doing the checklist where the child fits in )

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true

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MENTAL HEALTH IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD : one in 5 children and adolescents in canada suffers from major mental illness, is this true?

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this is true

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Mental health in childhood can affect your adulthood ?

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yes this is true

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true or false. 80% of adults with mental illness experienced problems in childhood or adolescence

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true

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16
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder is known as what ?

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ADHD

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define if this statistics is true : 3.7% canadian boys - 1.5% girls aged 6-9 have ADHD

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true

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ADHD can lead into what ?

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can lead into academic and behavioural problems in school

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What is the cause of ADHD?

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a complex interactions of genetic and environmental factors that are unique to the specific child

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true or false. environmental risk factors can also affect ADHD?

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true

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ADHD characteristics :

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compared to their peers, children with ADHD exhibit :
- higher activity level
- lower ability to sustain attention
- lower ability to control impulse

22
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SELECT all that is true that can be linked to adhd characteristics :

compared to their peers, children with ADHD exhibit :
- higher activity level
- lower ability to sustain attention
- lower ability to control impulse

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all true

23
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true or false. ADHD is where the high activity level ( main issue) this means is that they are fidgeting a lot, not able to sit still or play quietly.

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true

24
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What are the 3 types of ADHD

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  1. the hyperactive impulsive type
    2.the inattentive type
  2. the combined type
25
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what does hyperactive impulse type of ADHD mean ?

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driven by motor and constantly on the go (talking excessively )

26
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what is inattentive type of adhd?

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trouble paying attention to details, are easily distracted, often have trouble organizing or finishing tasks and often forget routine chores

27
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what does combined type mean ( ADHD)

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presents with both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive symptoms

28
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true or false. define if this matches with the characteristics of Combined type ( ADHD) = difficulty listening when they are redirected, indicate attention deficit disorder , lose things, and very forgetful ( they also don’t pay attention to social cues)

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this is all true

29
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true or false. middle childhood does not bring start to learning about oneself, parents do.

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false, they do!

30
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Re-call : middle childhood bring start to learning about oneself , name some points under psychosocial self, the valued self, and relationships and social status

what are the characteristics under it?

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psychosocial self
- personality traits
-development of self efficacy

the valued self
-self esteem

relationships and social status

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True or false. Anxiety has a genetic predisposition.

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true

32
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true or false 1/4 middle school child suffers from anxiety.

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true

33
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Anxiety becomes problematic when the child daily o move beyond the fears associated with a particular problem or when anxiety interfered with functioning over an extended period of time

is this true or false.

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true

34
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Recall: anxiety is a genetic predisposition, therefore it means it will develop.

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false, it does not mean a disorder will develop

35
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True or false. Comparing yourself comes with anxiety ?

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true

36
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What is separation anxiety ?

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excessively anxious when separated from/or anticipated separation from home or parental figures

37
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What are some separation anxiety symptoms ?

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excessive distress when separated/anticipated

excessive worries about parents/siblings will be harmed

physical/somatic symptoms of anxiety

38
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What is generalize anxiety ?

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excessive worry or anxiety per routine activities such as school, family or sport

39
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symptoms for generalized anxiety

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becoming upset over minor issues

seeking reassurance

physical and somatic symptoms of anxiety

40
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10% of children/adolescents with average age of onset being 8.5 ( generalize anxiety ). true or false.

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true

41
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what is social anxiety ?

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intense fear and anxiety of social events/activities

42
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what are symptoms of social anxiety

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difficulty speaking in class or concentrating

physical and somatic symptoms of anxiety

43
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School can be very helpful in terms of interventions, when it comes to social anxiety.

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true

44
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Refusing to go to school, participate in other activities or see friends could be a sign of social anxiety.

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true

45
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difficulty eating or sleeping ( because of thoughts ) could also be a symptom of social anxiety

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yes this is true

46
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Select all that is true that could help support a child with anxiety :Assess parent and child relationship/attachment
* Assess relationships among other people/family members
* Listening – the goal is to help the child feel safe and comfortable so they can speak openly
* Assess developmental level and determine whether regression is/has occurred
* Assess for symptoms of anxiety and coping styles
* Consult with MD and school counsellor

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this is true

47
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what is attachment ?

A

relationships with parents

48
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Securely attached children have better emotional regulation. true or false.

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true

49
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what is self regulation under attachment ?

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Self Regulation – children’s ability to conform to parental standards of behaviour without direct supervision

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