Intellectual Disabilities
This disorder was previously referred to as Mental Retardation.
What is Intellectual Disability?
OT may have a role with children whose communication disorder is __________.
What is nonverbal?
Name three of the six characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
What are [any combination of three of the following]: Impairment in social communication and relationships; rituals and motor mannerisms; evidence of these problems early in life, even if not diagnosed until later; significant impairment in social and occupational functioning; problems distinct from intellectual disability; poor to no eye contact; engaging the individual in new activities or features of the environment.
The three forms of ADHD that are recognized
What are hyperactivity and impulsivity, inattention and a combination of these?
Collectively these disorders may be considered together as this "umbrella" category of disorders.
What are regulatory disorders?
This assessment tool confirms intellectual functioning that is below average.
What is intelligence testing, or the IQ Test?
These disorders are diagnosed when speech or language impairment is significant enough to interfere with these areas.
What are academic or daily life functioning?
Flapping the hands and spinning oneself around repetitively are examples of these behaviors.
What are stereotyped or ritualistic movements?
This characterisitic of ADHD is defined as being more active than normal.
What is hyperactivity?
This disorder is characterized by being prone to frequent tantrums, destroying property or becoming aggressive toward people or pets.
What is intermittent explosive disorder?
Individuals with severe and profound ID are likely to have significant impairment in these areas.
What are motor functions, skills, and physical development?
These techniques are helpful when working with children who have communication disorders.
What are facing the child and getting the child's attention?
At the milder end of the autism spectrum is this disorder, which is diagnosed in someone who is functioning fairly well yet exhibits deficits in social skills.
What is Asperger's disorder?
This feature of ADHD is having trouble staying orgnized, forgetting chores and appointments, and not seeming to listen
Inattentiveness
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is characterized by these behaviors.
What are argumentative and resentful behaviors, irritability and refusal to follow rules or instruction?
As individuals with IDs age, they are more at risk for these issues, and they will require a move to a nursing home.
What are medical problems?
Children with communication disorders are more likely to be seen by OT if they have these issues.
What are other concurrent diagnoses?
Autism Spectrum Disorder includes these limits of problematic concerns.
What are high to low functioning and mild to severe disability?
This feature of ADHD is illustrated by acting quickly without regard for consequences.
What is impulsivity?
Conduct disorder is characterized by these behaviors.
What are patterns of violating the rights of others?
Name three (3) implications for OT intervention with intellectual disabilities.
What are [any combination of three of the following]: Therapeutic sense of self in developing and maintaining communication; activity analysis in designing suitable occupations; behavior management; environmental modification; education of staff?
This type of communication disorder may necessitate the involvement of OT.
What is a nonverbal communication disorder?
Occupational functioning, emotion regulation, self-care deficits, perceptual-motor deficits, impaired sensory processing and sensory integration, and deficits in social interaction
What are some of the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder that are addressed by OT?
OT should focus on these practice guidelines in working with children as well as adults who have ADHD
Name three implications for OT intervention with Disruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders.
What are [any combination of three of the following]: Sensory processing, executive functions and impulse control, skill development and compensatory measures for academic, social and occupational roles; emotional identification and regulation; social skills?