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What can result from a mother collapsing during delivery?

  • Oxygen deprivation for the baby (correct)
  • Improved academic performance
  • Increased physical strength of the baby
  • Enhanced emotional support

Which symptom is commonly associated with ADHD?

  • Organizes tasks efficiently
  • Always remembers to finish tasks
  • Consistently follows instructions
  • Often fails to give close attention to details (correct)

What is a potential effect of prolonged labor on a newborn?

  • Increased emotional support
  • Enhanced cognitive abilities
  • Improved social interactions
  • Shortage of oxygen for the baby (correct)

Which statement is true regarding learning disabilities?

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What behavior might indicate a child with ADHD?

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Which category of disabilities includes Autism and ADHD?

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What is a common characteristic of individuals with physical and sensory disabilities?

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Which type of disability may involve a person being both blind and deaf?

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What is the threshold IQ score that is considered the borderline of intellectual disability?

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What level of Piaget’s Theory do individuals with intellectual disability typically reach?

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Individuals suffering from emotional behavior problems typically may struggle with which of the following?

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What is a characteristic of giftedness according to the categories of disabilities?

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What tends to be a significant issue for individuals with intellectual disabilities in relation to their past experiences?

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Which term describes individuals who have the capability to be educated?

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What approach should be used when presenting tasks to students classified as morons?

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Which group of individuals is considered to require extensive help?

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Which factor represents risk factors related to mental retardation during the prenatal period?

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What is a key teaching strategy for individuals classified as having profound mental retardedness?

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What is a common symptom to identify Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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During which period do risk factors such as high blood pressure in the mother occur?

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Which statement best describes the mentality of 'idiots' in this context?

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Which symptom is NOT associated with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder?

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What is a common misconception about ADHD?

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What term is used to describe individuals who are only hyperactive but not impulsive?

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Which of the following can interfere with higher-level learning skills?

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What is the primary focus of treatment for Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder?

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Which of these is a sign of Dysgraphia?

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Which combination of conditions typically indicates a learning disability?

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What symptom is most indicative of dyslexia?

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What describes a fluency disorder?

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Which of the following is an example of cluttering?

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What does articulation refer to in speech disorders?

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Which speech problem involves a person who cannot get their words out fluently?

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What is true regarding language disorders?

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What does a receptive language impairment affect?

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What is a common characteristic of someone with reading comprehension issues?

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Which word describes the replacement of sounds in words?

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Which statement is correct about volume in speech disorders?

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Which of the following describes dyscalculia?

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What difficulty is associated with auditory processing disorder?

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How do language learning/processing disorders affect individuals?

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What is a symptom associated with nonverbal learning disorders?

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What is a common issue among individuals with communication disorders?

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Which of these conditions involves difficulty with handwriting?

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Which statement best describes difficulties faced by individuals with dyscalculia?

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Flashcards

Oxygen Deprivation

A condition where a baby doesn't receive enough oxygen during birth, often caused by prolonged labor or complications during delivery.

Postnatal Period

The developmental period from birth to 18 years of age.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

A subtype of ADHD characterized primarily by difficulty focusing and paying attention.

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Learning Disability

A neurological difference that affects the way a person learns and processes information.

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Developmental Disabilities

A category of disabilities that includes conditions affecting cognitive development, like intellectual disability, autism, learning disabilities, and ADHD.

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Intellectual Disability

A developmental disability characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting everyday life skills.

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What is the difference between intellectual disability and mental retardation?

The term 'intellectual disability' is considered more respectful and accurate than 'mental retardation,' which is now outdated and often seen as offensive.

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Physical and Sensory Disabilities

A category of disabilities involving impairments in the physical body or senses, such as blindness, deafness, or mobility limitations.

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Emotional Behavioral Disabilities

A category of disabilities characterized by difficulties in managing emotions, controlling behavior, or interacting socially.

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Giftedness

A category characterized by exceptionally high intellectual ability, often reflected in superior academic performance.

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Multiple Disabilities

Having two or more disabilities simultaneously. For example, being blind and deaf.

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What are the levels of intellectual disability based on?

Levels of intellectual disability are primarily based on an individual's IQ score (Intellectual Quotient), which measures cognitive abilities.

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Mental Retardation

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which originates before the age of 18.

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Adaptive Skills

The skills needed for everyday living, such as self-care, communication, social interaction, and independent living.

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Risks Factors in Prenatal Period

Factors during pregnancy that can increase the risk of mental retardation, such as maternal malnutrition, advanced maternal age, and exposure to alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.

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Risks Factors in Perinatal Period

Factors surrounding birth that can increase the risk of mental retardation, such as high blood pressure or eclampsia experienced by the mother.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

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Symptoms of ADHD

Symptoms include difficulty paying attention, excessive movement, interrupting others, and acting without thinking.

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Dyslexia

A learning disability that affects reading abilities, making it difficult to decode letters and words, leading to problems with fluency and comprehension.

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Dysgraphia

A learning disability that impairs writing skills, affecting handwriting, spelling, and composition.

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How does ADHD interfere with learning?

ADHD can make it challenging for individuals to focus, control impulsivity, and organize tasks, hindering their ability to learn and complete academic tasks.

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Is ADHD curable?

ADHD is not a curable condition, but it can be managed through treatments and strategies to improve focus, behavior, and cognitive skills.

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What are the different types of ADHD?

There are three main types of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined type. The severity of symptoms can vary depending on the individual.

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Is ADHD the 'Hidden Disability'?

ADHD is often referred to as the 'Hidden Disability' because its effects are not always visible and can be mistaken for behavioral issues or lack of effort.

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Reading Comprehension Disability

Difficulty understanding what they read, recalling information, and reading at a normal pace. Often results in illegible handwriting and spelling challenges.

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Dyscalculia

A learning disability in math, characterized by challenges with number concepts, calculations, and mathematical symbols. Individuals might struggle with basic arithmetic, telling time, and organizing numbers.

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Auditory Processing Disorder

Difficulty processing and understanding auditory information. May involve problems differentiating sounds, identifying sound location, and understanding language spoken.

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Language Learning/Processing Disorder

Difficulty connecting meaning to sounds, understanding directions, and expressing themselves clearly. May have problems comprehending metaphors and jokes.

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Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Difficulty interpreting non-verbal communication, such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures. May have poor coordination or clumsiness.

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Communication Disorder

An umbrella term for problems communicating, which can include difficulties expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts. May lead to challenges with speech, voice, or language

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Voice Disorder

Problems with the vocal cords, resulting in changes to pitch (highness or lowness), loudness, or quality of the voice. May lead to hoarseness, breathiness, or straining.

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Fluency Disorder

A disorder where people have difficulty speaking smoothly and effortlessly. This can involve stuttering, repeating words, or talking too fast.

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Cluttering

A fluency disorder where someone speaks very rapidly and often incoherently, making it difficult to understand.

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Stuttering

A fluency disorder characterized by repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, or by prolonged sounds.

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Articulation Disorder

A speech disorder that involves difficulty producing sounds correctly. This can include omitting, adding, substituting, or distorting sounds.

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Language Disorder

A disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and use language, both verbally and nonverbally. This includes problems with vocabulary, grammar, and following directions.

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Receptive Language Impairment

A problem understanding what others are saying, even if the person can hear properly.

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Expressive Language Impairment

Difficulty producing language, struggling to find the right words or forming complete sentences.

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Study Notes

Categories of Disabilities

  • Developmental Disabilities: Include intellectual disability (also known as mental retardation), autism, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
  • Physical and Sensory Disabilities: Characterized by limitations in senses or body functions, such as blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.
  • Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Include problems with emotional regulation and behavior management.
  • Giftedness: Defined by a high IQ.
  • Multiple Disabilities: Having two or more disabilities, like blindness and deafness.

Intellectual Disability/Disability

  • Previously termed Mental Retardation (Delayed), but now considered offensive.
  • Individuals with intellectual disability struggle with: Reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract reasoning, judgment, academic learning, and experiential learning.
  • They may also have trouble adapting to daily life tasks.
  • Different levels of intellectual disability based on IQ scores, formal operational development is rare in severe cases of intellectual disability
  • A score of 70 IQ is the border line, not fully retarded.

Risk Factors

  • Prenatal: Malnutrition, age of mother, exposure to alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs.
  • Perinatal: High blood pressure or eclampsia during labor, oxygen deprivation.
  • Postnatal: Malnutrition, lack of emotional support, high fever, meningitis, LED exposure.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Often, children will have at least 6 symptoms, appearing before age 7, and present in at least 2 settings.
  • ADHD affects academic, social, and relations.
  • It is clinically checked to confirm diagnoses.
  • 3 Categories: ADHD in Attention or Attention Deficit Disorder / ADD.
  • Symptoms: Inattention (fails to listen, careless mistakes, difficulty organizing, avoids tasks, loses things, easily distracted, forgetful, trouble following instructions) and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity (fidgets, leaves seat, runs/climbs excessively, difficulty engaging in quiet activities, talks incessantly, interrupts others, difficult to wait).

Learning Disabilities

  • Dyslexia: Difficulty with reading, including decoding, fluency, comprehension.
  • Dyscalculia: Problems with calculation, mathematical concepts, and symbols organization.
  • Dysgraphia: Difficulty with handwriting, fine motor skills, spacing, and spelling consistency.
  • Auditory Learning Disability/Auditory Processing Disorder (Receptive language): Difficulty differentiating sounds, identifying the source of sounds, organizing sounds.
  • Language Learning/Processing Disorder: Difficulty understanding language, connecting meaning to sounds, expressing language, grammar.
  • Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Difficulty interpreting non-verbal cues from facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Communication Disorders

  • Speech disorders: Affect the production and flow of speech sounds. (Articulation, omission, addition, substitution, distortion, stuttering, phonological disorders)
  • Voice disorders: Difficulties with the quality or pitch of the voice.
  • Fluency disorders: Problems with the flow and rhythm of speech (stuttering and cluttering).

Impairment/Disorder

  • Receptive Language: Difficulty understanding or listening.
  • Expressive Language: Difficulty expressing thoughts or ideas.

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