Tutorial 4: Paediatric Neuropsychology
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When looking at the referral for a pediatric patient, what should you be considering? (Select all that apply)

  • Possible co-occurring impairments (correct)
  • Existing disabilities (correct)
  • Areas of concern (correct)
  • None of the above

To be classified as having a mild intellectual impairment, a child needs to have an IQ of:

  • 50-69 (correct)
  • 70-84
  • 85-100
  • 101-115

A child experiencing difficulties in attention and planning skills, but showing superior intellectual capabilities is likely experiencing:

  • ADHD (correct)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Dyslexia
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A child who has impaired mathematic skills, despite receiving group tutoring to address this a year prior, could receive a diagnosis for:

<p>Specific Learning Disorder- with impairment in Mathematics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are commonly used to assess adaptive functions?

<p>Vineland adaptive behavior scales (A), Adaptive behavior assessment system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are tests of intellect for children?

<p>Weschler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPI IV) (A), WISC-V (B), Stanford Binet V (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Specific Learning Disorders can include:

<p>Reading (A), Written expression, spelling (B), Numerical skills, mathematical reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What IQ score indicates moderate intellectual disability?

<p>40-54 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area in a child's brain is particularly vulnerable to TBI?

<p>Frontal lobe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frontal lobe deficits are very common in...

<p>Both acquired and developmental childhood disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessments of attention include:

<p>NEPSY-II (A), Continuous Performance Test (B), Test of Everyday Attention for Children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hydrocephalus, meningitis, tumors, and TBI are all examples of:

<p>Acquired causes of learning difficulties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a diagnosis of intellectual disability:

<p>Both intellectual and adaptive functioning must be impaired (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test could you run to assess a child's attention capabilities?

<p>Tests of Everyday Attention for Children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would you normally assess in a referred child?

<p>Learning and memory (A), Verbal and non verbal skills (B), Working memory and attention (C), Processing speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Possible co-occurring impairments in referrals

When reviewing a referral for a pediatric patient, consider if other conditions might be present.

Mild Intellectual Impairment IQ range

A child with a score of 50-69 on an IQ test could have a mild intellectual impairment.

ADHD and intellectual capabilities

Children with ADHD may have trouble with attention and planning, yet have high intelligence.

Specific Learning Disorder in Mathematics

A specific learning disability that affects mathematical abilities, even after tutoring.

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Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Used to assess a child's adaptive skills, such as daily living and social skills.

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WPPI IV

A test used to measure a child's intelligence.

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Specific Learning Disorders (Examples)

Reading difficulties are an example of a specific learning disorder.

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Moderate Intellectual Disability IQ

An IQ range of 40-54 indicates moderate intellectual disability.

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Frontal Lobe Vulnerability in TBI

The frontal lobe of the brain is susceptible to damage from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Frontal Lobe Deficits in Disorders

Problems with the frontal lobe are common in both acquired and developmental childhood disorders.

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NEPSY-II assessments

Assessments used to evaluate a child's attention, executive functions, and other areas.

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Acquired Causes of Learning Difficulties

Conditions like hydrocephalus, meningitis, tumors, and TBI can cause learning problems.

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Diagnosis of intellectual disability

Requires both impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.

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Intellectual and Adaptive Functioning

Intellectual & adaptive functioning are two aspects of measuring a child's abilities.

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Intellectual Disability Diagnosis Components

An intellectual-disability diagnosis relies on impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning.

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