Quiz about Neurodevelopmental Disorders SP23 AM

Question 1

What is the maximum IQ score at or below which a diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is typically made?

Accepted Answer

70 or below

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80 or below

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90 or below

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100 or below

Question 2

What is the term used to describe the ability of an individual with IDD to live independently and function in society?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive behavior

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Intellectual functioning

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Social skills

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Emotional intelligence

Question 3

What is the range of normal IQ?

Accepted Answer

85-115

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70-80

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80-90

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120-140

Question 4

I have a strong preference for maintaining a fixed environment and dislike any kind of change, no matter how minor. Additionally, I am not inclined to form social connections, and I tend to engage in repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping rather than nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

ASD

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ADHD

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Learning disability

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Intellectual disability

Question 5

Parul's intelligence test indicates that she is average to above-average intelligent. However, her grades in reading, spellings, social sciences, and science are very low. Her maths grades are quite high & her writing skills are adequate. Parul most likely has:

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia

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language disorder

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Dysgraphia

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IDD

Question 6

The quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities can be improved significantly with the help of basic training procedures that will equip them with a range of skills depending on their level of disability. The application of learning theory to training in these areas is also known as:

Accepted Answer

Applied behaviour analysis

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Cognitive behavioural therapy

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Applied treatment analysis

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Applied cognitive approaches

Question 7

A drug named 'Ritalin' has been found quiet effective on treating children with

Accepted Answer

ADHD

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IDD

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Autism

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Stereotypic Movement Disorder

Question 8

The DSM-5 defines the severity of the intellectual disabilities based on ____ instead of ____.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive functioning; intellectual functioning

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Language impairment; academic performance

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delayed milestones; motor problems

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Intellectual functioning; adaptive functioning

Question 9

What would be the approximate IQ range for a child with mild Intellectual Disabilities (IDD)?

Accepted Answer

50-70

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35-49

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20-34

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<20

Question 10

Individuals with Autism tend to repeat certain words or phrases multiple times, this can be termed as?

Accepted Answer

Echolalia

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Idiosyncratic speech

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Language Disorder

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Communication difficulties

Question 11

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is characterised by reading achievement (e.g. accuracy, speed and comprehension) being significantly below standards expected for which of the following

Accepted Answer

All of these

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chronological age

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IQ

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Schooling experience

Question 12

An 8-year-old child is brought to your clinic with a complaint of stuttering. The child reports that they have been stuttering for the past 6 months, and the stuttering has become more frequent and severe over time. The child's parents report that the child is shy and avoids social situations, and they wonder if social anxiety may be the cause of the stuttering. What is the key feature that would differentiate a diagnosis of Stuttering Disorder from Social Anxiety Disorder in this case?

Accepted Answer

The severity of stuttering

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The duration of symptoms

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The presence of avoidance behavior

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The age of onset

Question 13

A child is engaging in self-injurious behaviors such as biting their hand and banging their head, as well as exhibiting aggression towards staff by hitting and biting them. The child avoids looking people in the eye and also displays a high frequency of repetitive behaviors, such as pacing and hand-flapping, and engages in eating non-food items.

Accepted Answer

Autism

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ADHD

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Stereotypic movement disorder

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Pica

Question 14

6-years old John has always been very active and impulsive. He has a hard time sitting still, following instructions, and paying attention in class. John's mother reports that he often interrupts others when they are speaking and has difficulty waiting his turn.

Accepted Answer

ADHD

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Autism

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Specific learning disability

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Intellectual disability

Question 15

Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has been experiencing learning difficulties in school. She struggles to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic operations. Emily's parents have noticed that she takes longer to understand and follow instructions and has difficulty with daily living activities, such as brushing her teeth or getting dressed. Emily's teacher has also noticed her difficulties and suggested that she be evaluated by a psychologist. The psychologist conducted an IQ test and found that Emily's IQ score to be 65.

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability

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ADHD

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Intellectual disability with specific learning disability

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Specific learning disorder

Question 16

Liam is a 5-year-old boy who is doing ok academically but struggling in coomunicating at school and home. His teachers have noticed that he often has difficulty following directions, and he frequently misunderstands what others are saying to him. Liam's parents report that he has always been a bit slow to start talking, and that he still has difficulty forming complete sentences. He also struggles with pronunciation, often substituting one sound for another. He has difficulty producing certain sounds, particularly those that require him to move his tongue or lips in a specific way. ADHD has already been ruled out. Make Liam's diagnosis:

Accepted Answer

Language Disorder with Speech Sound Disorder

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Language disorder

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Speech Sound Disorder

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Stuttering

Question 17

A 7-year-old child is brought to your clinic due to concerns about their speech and language development. The child's parents report that the child has difficulty initiating and maintaining conversations with others, and tends to talk mostly about their own interests. The child also has difficulty understanding nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. However, the child does not display any repetitive behaviors or restricted interests.

Accepted Answer

Social communication disorder

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Language disorder

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Autism

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Intellectual disability

Question 18

Sarah is a 12-year-old girl who was referred to a neurologist by her pediatrician due to concerns about involuntary movements and sounds. Sarah's parents report that she has been experiencing tics for the past year, which have become increasingly frequent and severe. They describe her tics as sudden, repetitive movements of the head and arms, accompanied by vocalizations such as grunting, throat clearing, and sniffling. These tics occur multiple times per minute and are present throughout the day, although they tend to be more frequent when Sarah is under stress or feeling anxious.

Accepted Answer

Tourette disorder

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Persistent tic disorder

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Tics disorder

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Stereotypic movement disorder

Question 19

Emily's parents first noticed her repetitive movements when she was around 2 years old. She would constantly flap her arms and make repetitive hand movements, sometimes for hours at a time. Despite their attempts to distract her or redirect her attention, Emily would continue with her movements until she became exhausted.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic movement disorder

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Tics disorder

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Autism

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OCD

Question 20

A 3-year-old child is brought to your clinic due to concerns about their development. The child's parents report that the child is not meeting developmental milestones, such as crawling, walking, or speaking. The child also appears to have difficulty with fine motor skills, such as holding a crayon or feeding themselves.

Accepted Answer

Global Developmental Delay

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Intellectual Disability

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Language disorder

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Developmental Motor Coordination Disorder

Question 21

A 10-year-old boy is brought to your clinic due to concerns about his movements. The boy has a history of repetitive, purposeless movements such as hand flapping and finger tapping. He performs these movements for prolonged periods of time, and seems unaware of his surroundings while doing so. He is also frequently clearing his throat and making sudden, involuntary vocalizations such as grunts and sniffs. These symptoms have been present for several months and have been causing social and academic difficulties for the boy.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypic movement disorder with Tourette's syndrome

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Tourette's Syndrome

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Stereotypic movement disorder

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Autism

Question 22

Children with ADHD are known to have deficits in executive functioning, and specifically have difficulty inhibiting responses. Which of the following brain areas normally controls these types of functions?

Accepted Answer

Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

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Amygdala

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Occipital lobe

Question 23

Which of the following statements is true about Theory of Mind in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

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They have a deficient Theory of Mind

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They have a fully developed Theory of Mind

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They have a superior Theory of Mind compared to typically developing individuals

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They have a delayed Theory of Mind that catches up with age

Question 24

A 5-year-old boy named Max has difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, such as "s," "sh," and "ch." He often replaces these sounds with "f" or "th," which makes it difficult for others to understand him. Max also struggles to pronounce longer words and phrases, and he tends to avoid speaking in public because of his speech difficulties. Max's parents have noticed his speech difficulties since he was 3 years old, but they thought it was just a phase that he would outgrow. However, as Max is now starting school, his parents are concerned that his speech difficulties may affect his social interactions and academic performance. Make a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Speech sound disorder

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Language disorder

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Childhood onset fluency disorder

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Social communication disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorders SP23 AM

25 questions

What is the maximum IQ score at or below which a diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is typically made?

What is the term used to describe the ability of an individual with IDD to live independently and function in society?

What is the range of normal IQ?

I have a strong preference for maintaining a fixed environment and dislike any kind of change, no matter how minor. Additionally, I am not inclined to form social connections, and I tend to engage in repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping rather than nonverbal communication.

Parul's intelligence test indicates that she is average to above-average intelligent. However, her grades in reading, spellings, social sciences, and science are very low. Her maths grades are quite high & her writing skills are adequate. Parul most likely has:

The quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities can be improved significantly with the help of basic training procedures that will equip them with a range of skills depending on their level of disability. The application of learning theory to training in these areas is also known as:

A drug named 'Ritalin' has been found quiet effective on treating children with

The DSM-5 defines the severity of the intellectual disabilities based on instead of .

What would be the approximate IQ range for a child with mild Intellectual Disabilities (IDD)?

Individuals with Autism tend to repeat certain words or phrases multiple times, this can be termed as?

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