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What condition is characterized by deficits in adaptive functioning that significantly hampers an individual's independence?
What condition is characterized by deficits in adaptive functioning that significantly hampers an individual's independence?
Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
True
What is the main cause of Fragile X Syndrome?
What is the main cause of Fragile X Syndrome?
The lack of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) due to mutations in the FMR1 gene.
Exposure to __________ during pregnancy can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Exposure to __________ during pregnancy can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Match the following genetic conditions with their characteristics:
Match the following genetic conditions with their characteristics:
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What is emotional/affective bias primarily concerned with?
What is emotional/affective bias primarily concerned with?
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Discrimination refers to fair treatment of all individuals regardless of their group membership.
Discrimination refers to fair treatment of all individuals regardless of their group membership.
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What is the primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
What is the primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
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Rosa's Law was enacted to change the term 'mental retardation' to intellectual __________.
Rosa's Law was enacted to change the term 'mental retardation' to intellectual __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of a genetic cause of Intellectual Disability?
Which of the following is an example of a genetic cause of Intellectual Disability?
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A person with ADHD is correctly described using person-centered language.
A person with ADHD is correctly described using person-centered language.
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What does adaptive functioning refer to?
What does adaptive functioning refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
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Restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior must include at least one symptom to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior must include at least one symptom to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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What are the three areas of deficits required for social communication and interaction in ASD?
What are the three areas of deficits required for social communication and interaction in ASD?
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often display __________ interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often display __________ interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus.
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Match the following ASD characteristics with their descriptions:
Match the following ASD characteristics with their descriptions:
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Which teaching strategy is effective for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Which teaching strategy is effective for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder must be present during the early developmental period.
Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder must be present during the early developmental period.
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What type of disorder is Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
What type of disorder is Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
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What visual acuity level indicates legal blindness?
What visual acuity level indicates legal blindness?
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Genetic causes are one of the factors that contribute to visual impairment.
Genetic causes are one of the factors that contribute to visual impairment.
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How many people worldwide are reported to have vision impairment?
How many people worldwide are reported to have vision impairment?
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The __________ is the colorful part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering.
The __________ is the colorful part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering.
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Match the visual impairment causes with their descriptions:
Match the visual impairment causes with their descriptions:
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Which of the following conditions is associated with both partial sight and blindness?
Which of the following conditions is associated with both partial sight and blindness?
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A pupil is located at the back of the eye.
A pupil is located at the back of the eye.
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The clarity or sharpness of vision is defined as __________.
The clarity or sharpness of vision is defined as __________.
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What is the prevalence of specific learning disorder among school-age children?
What is the prevalence of specific learning disorder among school-age children?
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The intraparietal sulcus (IPS) is involved in reading skills.
The intraparietal sulcus (IPS) is involved in reading skills.
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What are the causes of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
What are the causes of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
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Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) can significantly interfere with __________ functioning.
Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) can significantly interfere with __________ functioning.
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Match the specific learning disability symptoms with their descriptions:
Match the specific learning disability symptoms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
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Teaching strategies for students with SLD include the use of technology tools.
Teaching strategies for students with SLD include the use of technology tools.
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What kind of assessments are involved in diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
What kind of assessments are involved in diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)?
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Specific Learning Disabilities must be confirmed by standardized __________ achievements.
Specific Learning Disabilities must be confirmed by standardized __________ achievements.
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How long must symptoms persist to consider a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities?
How long must symptoms persist to consider a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities?
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What does the lens of the eye do?
What does the lens of the eye do?
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A person is considered legally blind when their best corrected central visual acuity is 6/60 or worse.
A person is considered legally blind when their best corrected central visual acuity is 6/60 or worse.
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What is measured with a Snellen test?
What is measured with a Snellen test?
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The ______ takes the light received by the eye and converts it into nerve signals.
The ______ takes the light received by the eye and converts it into nerve signals.
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Match the visual impairment with its description:
Match the visual impairment with its description:
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Which of the following is not a type of refractive error?
Which of the following is not a type of refractive error?
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What is the visual field of a person classified as having low vision?
What is the visual field of a person classified as having low vision?
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Visual impairment refers to adequate visual functioning without any impairments.
Visual impairment refers to adequate visual functioning without any impairments.
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Study Notes
Exceptionalities
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Impairment: A permanent or temporary loss or abnormality of a body structure or function, encompassing both physiological and psychological aspects of health. Abnormal organ function is part of this.
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Disability: A restriction or inability to perform an activity in a normal manner, often resulting from an impairment. It pertains to the loss of functional capacity. Activity limitations are part of this concept.
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Handicap: A disadvantage arising from an impairment or disability which hinders fulfilling normal social, cultural, and roles. The measure depends on age, sex, and cultural factors. It focuses on participation limitations.
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Disorder: A medical term used to classify mental disorders. It is described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
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DSM-5: A manual used for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). It details all categories of mental health disorders for adults and children. It includes 157 diagnoses.
Developmental Disability/Disorder
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These limitations emerge in infancy and childhood, with developmental delays or limitations in cognitive, motor, speech, vision, hearing or behavioral aspects.
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Stereotype: The belief that all members of a certain group are the same, and labeling them. It's a cognitive basis.
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Stigma: A negative attitude or response towards a group or individual, primarily due to a perceived distinguishing characteristic or personal trait.
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Prejudice: A negative attitude or affective response towards a group and its members, usually based on group membership. Emotional biases are significant aspects of this.
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Discrimination: Unequal treatment of group members based on group membership. It's a behavioral bias.
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Person-Centered Language: Language that underscores the individual's humanity, defining them as a person first, not based on their diagnosis. It's exemplified when referring to a student as 'the student with ADHD' instead of 'an ADHD student'.
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Intellectual Disability (ID): The most frequent developmental disorder, impacting approximately 1% of the population. Formerly referred to as "mental retardation".
Intellectual Disability (ID) Causes
- Genetic factors such as Down Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome.
- Conditions resulting from illness, including meningitis and measles.
- Head trauma.
- Brain malformations.
- Exposure to teratogens (e.g., alcohol or drugs) during pregnancy.
- Issues during labor or delivery.
- Infections during pregnancy.
Diagnosing Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Deficits in intellectual functioning, confirmed through clinical evaluation and standardized intelligence testing.
- A significant impairment in adaptive functioning, impacting the individual's independence or meeting social responsibilities.
- The onset of these deficits typically occurs during childhood.
Classifications of Intellectual Disability Severity
- Severity is classified using IQ ranges and adaptive functioning.
- Individuals with mild IDs often develop the capacity for independent living, needing minimum support. Individuals with moderate IDs can achieve independent living with moderate support. Individuals with severe IDs require constant daily assistance with self-care, while individuals with profound IDs require 24-hour care.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors.
- Expressed on a spectrum, each person with ASD exhibits the disorder uniquely with varying degrees of functionality.
Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)
- These disorders impede the ability to learn various academic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, hindering development in other related academic areas.
- The prevalence in reading, writing or mathematics is estimated at 5%-15% among school-aged children.
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This quiz explores the key concepts related to intellectual disabilities, including Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and adaptive functioning. It examines the causes of these conditions and the language used in diagnosis and treatment. Test your knowledge on the definitions, characteristics, and implications of intellectual disabilities and associated genetic disorders.