18 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Sound and syllable repetitions
At what age does the onset of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering) usually occur?
Between two and seven years of age
What is the treatment-of-choice for childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Habit reversal training
Which of the following is a requirement for the diagnosis of a specific learning disability?
The person's academic skills must be better accounted for by another disorder
What percentage of school-age children have a specific learning disability?
Around 15%
Which type of dyslexia is the most common?
Dysphonetic dyslexia
Which of the following is the most common comorbid psychiatric disorder found in individuals with a specific learning disorder?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
What is another term for dysphonic dyslexia, which involves difficulties connecting sounds to letters?
Auditory dyslexia
What percentage of school-age children with a specific learning disability have a reading disorder?
80%
Which of the following is a symptom of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Excessive physical tension while speaking
At what age does the onset of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering) usually occur?
Between two and seven years of age
What is the treatment-of-choice for childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Habit reversal training
Which of the following is the most common subtype of reading disorder?
Phonological dyslexia
What percentage of school-age children with a specific learning disability have a reading disorder?
80-90%
Which comorbid psychiatric disorder is most commonly found in individuals with a specific learning disorder?
ADHD
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Difficulty understanding the meaning of what is read
What is the age range for the onset of childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
2 to 7 years
What is the treatment-of-choice for childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering)?
Habit reversal training
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