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The average annual cost to society for children with autism is:
a.) Approximately $200 million
b.) Over $1 million per child
c.) Nearly free with good parental care and support
d.) Over $200 billion
a.) Approximately $200 million (INCORRECT)
b.) Over $1 million per child (INCORRECT)
c.) Nearly free with good parental care and support (INCORRECT)
d.) Over $200 billion (CORRECT)What is one stressor that affects parents in regards to a child diagnosed with autism or IDD?
a.) Child's inability to make friends easily
b.) Child's inability to find a lucrative career in the future
c.) Child's inability to express their basic needs to parents
a.) Child's inability to make friends easily (INCORRECT) - this is more of a social stressor
b.) Child's inability to find a lucrative career in the future (INCORRECT) - this is more of a future welfare stressor
c.) Child's inability to express their basic needs to parents (CORRECT) - parents may be unaware if their child is hungry, sick, tired, hurt, sad, or mad...especially for children who are non-verbal
When a child with IDD is diagnosed with epilepsy or show signs of seizures, which anticonvulsant medication is commonly prescribed?
a.) Carbamazepine
b.) Neurontin
c.) Methylphenidate
d.) Propanolol
a.) Carbamazepine
ASD is thought to be the result of:
a.) Vaccinations
b.) Genetic component
c.) Physical abuse
d.) Parental education level
What is often the first symptoms of ASD that lead to diagnosis?
a.) Echolalia
b.) Stereotypy
c.) Communication difficulties
c.) Communication difficulties
The nurse providing care for a child with IDD should:
a.) Wait for the child to tell them they feel different, so they don't feel bad
b.) Wait to tell the parents that they suspect IDD so that the parents don't get upset
c.) Start assessing for red flags such as delayed milestones from the first well-child check
d.) Ignore any symptoms until 5 years of age because all children are different
a.) Wait for the child to tell them they feel different, so they don't feel bad (INCORRECT)
b.) Wait to tell the parents that they suspect IDD so that the parents don't get upset (INCORRECT)
c.) Start assessing for red flags such as delayed milestones from the first well-child check (CORRECT)
d.) Ignore any symptoms until 5 years of age because all children are different (INCORRECT)
What is a natural response/feeling that siblings may experience to a child with autism or IDD?
a.) Indifference
b.) Jealousy
c.) Happiness
a.) Indifference (INCORRECT) - siblings rarely feel indifference to the brother/sister with the disorder
b.) Jealousy (CORRECT) - siblings usually feel jealousy regarding the amount of time parents spend with their brother/sister with the disorder; due to the significant needs of the child, the sibling may feel ignored
c.) Happiness (INCORRECT) - siblings do not usually feel happy towards their brother/sister with the disorder
Which of the following are treatment options for both autism and IDD?
a.) Speech therapy
b.) Anger management
c.) Life skills education
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
According to a report conducted by the CDC in 2014, approximately how many children in the US are diagnosed with ADS?
a.) 1 in 10
b.) 1 in 59
c.) 1 in 590
d.) 1 in 5,900b.) 1 in 59
What is often the first indication to parents, teachers, and healthcare providers that a child has IDD?
a.) Hypotonia
b.) Developmental delays
c.) Strabismus
True or False: Individuals with IDD and ASD are likely to obtain a job due to the many resources now available for them in the community
a.) True
b.) False
a.) True (INCORRECT)
b.) False (CORRECT)
What are some interventions that pregnant mothers can implement to lower their chances of their children developing autism?
a.) Reduce exposure to toxins
b.) Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits that are high in antioxidants
c.) Keep up with regular check-ups with physicians
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above (CORRECT)
Studies have shown that reducing exposure to toxins, eliminating alcohol/tobacco/caffeine from diet, switching to green personal care products, eating an antioxidant rich diet, increase Vitamin D intake, drinking lots of filtered water, limit mercury levels from fish, increasing omega-3 consumption, and keeping up with regular check-ups can all reduce the risk of having a child develop autism.
Besides managing depression, the SSRI setraline is commonly prescribed to treat ________ in those with autism/IDD.
a.) ADHD
b.) Anxiety
c.) Low IQ
d.) Hypertension
b.) Anxiety
According to DSM-5, impairments in language, reading, writing, and math would fall under which domain when diagnosing IDD?
a.) Practical
b.) Conceptual
c.) Economical
d.) Social
b.) Conceptual
Which therapies do ASD and IDD have in common? (Select all that apply)
a.) Occupational therapy
b.) Speech therapy
c.) Behavioral therapy
a.) Occupational therapy
b.) Speech therapy
TIE-BREAKER
IS THERE A CURE FOR AUTISM???
a.) yes
b.) no
b.) no (CORRECT) - there is no cure for autism but early recognition, medical, behavioral, educational, and family therapies may reduce symptoms and support development and learning