Developmental Disabilities
What stage of life do developmental disabilities typically begin in?
Childhood
TRUE. While it is a single disorder, no one case of ASD is ever identical.
What is usually (and controversially) administered to diagnose an Intellectual Disability?
An IQ test. Based on the circumstantial requirements and conditions of it (a good night's rest, native language requirements, mood when taken, etc.), there is no perfect time to take an IQ test.
True or False: Defiance/failure to understand directions are common tells of ADHD.
FALSE: These things alone are not enough to signify ADHD.
True or false: Developmental disabilities are consistent throughout the lifespan, with no change in functioning.
FALSE: Interventions exist that teach skills with maturation, and thus functioning can increase as you grow.
The two things that ASD affects are ____ and ____.
Communication and Behavior.
The hash marks for IQ distribution are placed at mark ___ and ___, with an average of 100.
ADHD stands for...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Which of the following is NOT a developmental disability?
Cerebral Palsy
Hearing Disorders
Alzheimer's
ADD
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is not a developmental disability, because it does not begin in the childhood stage of life.
There is no "cure" to autism, though many (without evidence or empirical foundation) claim there might be. What time of "science" are they subscribing to?
Pseudoscience. Don't fall for it!
Do to the fact circumstances leading up to an IQ Test can never be fully accounted for, the most important thing considered in a diagnosis is...
Adaptive Behavior.
ADHD consists of persistent patterns of _____, _____, and _____
Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity.
Developmental disabilities affect functioning. Name the four areas of functioning that it affects.
Physical
Learning
Language
Behavior
Name a common Co-Occurring Disorder of ASD.
ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Intellectual Disabilities
Speech-Language Disorders
Seizure Disorders
Name two of the five components of IQ.
General Knowledge
Problem Solving
Learning
Academics
Reasoning.
Hyperactive and Impulsive Behaviors consists of 3 clusters of struggle. Name and give examples for ONE.
Excess Movement: Fidgeting, constant movement, running and climbing when young, etc.
Verbal Behavior: Talks too much/loudly, speaks out of turn, etc.
Social Intrusion: Interrupts, Intrudes, impatience, etc.
Name ALL EIGHT of the Commonly Needed Support Areas for those with developmental disabilities.
1. Communication
2. Academics
3. Self-Care
4. Home Care
5. Social Skills
6. Problem Behaviors
7. Transportation
8. Money Management
Autism has been placed on a "Levels" system depending on the type of support needed. Explain why this system has been critiqued by professionals the ASD community alike.
It is too broad and inaccurate, as ASD is more commonly perceived as a spectrum.
Adaptive Behavior is broken down into three domains. Name and define them.
Conceptual: Requires understanding of "concepts" such as language, money, communication, time, etc.
Social: Requires abilities/skills in areas such as conversation (verbal/nonverbal), as well as ability to recognize social cues (distress, body language, etc.) and react accordingly.
Practical: Requires knowledge in areas of practical, everyday living, as well as skills in self-management.
Inattention consists of 3 clusters of struggle. Name and give examples for ALL THREE.
Task Attention: Easily distracted, careless errors, incomplete work, etc.
Organization Skills: Messy/unorganized, loses things frequently, fails routine tasks/lack time management (often late), etc.
Verbal Behavior: Shifts focus, doesn't listen, inattentive, etc.