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What percentage (%) of adolescent will have ADHD that persists into adulthood?
What is - 50-60%
Strattera is used first line if ADHD is co morbid with what other disorder?
Substance Use Disorder
What % of those with Autism have co morbid intellectual disability?
What is - 30%
How often is an IEP reviewed vs a re evaluation of services?
What is - 1yr vs 3yrs
What is particularly important to ask about in the developmental history?
What is - In utero exposures and milestones!
Which ADHD symptom is the first to remit in adulthood?
What is - hyperactivity
What instrument is required to make a diagnosis of ADHD?
What is - NONE. It is a clinical decision!
Instruments can help diagnose but are not required
What is the estimated prevalence of ASD as of CDCs 2014 data?
What is - 1 in 68 individuals
What is the difference between and accommodation and a modification?
Modification (IEP): Structural/cognitive change on the LEVEL of material
- Parapro/1:1
- Assistive devices
- Change to curriculum
Accommodations (504): Changes to services already in place
- Changing pacing on testing
- Changes to the class room environment (eg headphones, water bottles)
What is the most important source of collateral information, besides the parents/family?
What is - School
What major change to the diagnostic criteria happened in DSM V?
What is - Age changed to 7 yrs from 12
What is the maximum FDA dosing for Ritalin IR?
What is - 80mg daily
Which symptom of Autism is often the earliest to be detected?
What is - Joint Attention
What does "LRE" stand for?
What is - Least Restrictive Environment
Children under what age, tend to be less reliable reporters of symptoms than their parents?
What is - 10 years old
Children with ADHD are 11x more likely than general population to have what?
What is - ODD
Which environmental factors is the biggest contributor to the development of ADHD
What is - cigarette smoking in utero
(or low birth weight)
What are the only 2 pharmacological management approved in the treatment of Autism?
What is - Risperdal and Abilify
How many days does the school have to respond to a written request for an IEP evaluation?
What is - 10 days
In which situation should you put your hands on a child?
What is - NEVER (unless formally trained)
Which medications can come in a liquid form?
What is - Quillivant and Methylin
Concerta has what percentage(%) of its release in IR vs ER form?
What is - 22% IR and 78% ER
Which commonly used psychotropic medication is associated with the development of Autism?
What is - Depakote
Under which legislation does an IEP request fall?
Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA)
For children who may be limited in their ability to give a verbal account of their feelings or social interactions, what would be a good way to get more information?
What is - Interactive Play Techniques or Protective Testing