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A developmental disability is a(n)...
In order to be classified as a developmental disability, a disorder must have three components.
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Which of the following can cause a developmental disability?
Developmental disabilities may result in four types of functional limitations: physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral.
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If a person is in a car wreck that causes vision loss and loss of cognitive abilities at age 30, he or she can be diagnosed with a developmental disability.
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Which of the following can be categorized as a developmental disability?
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Most people with developmental disabilities have the same support needs.
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How many levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder are currently diagnosed?
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People with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1, may have been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS in the past.
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The two domains of Autism Spectrum Disorder are...
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People with Autism cannot be diagnosed with other developmental disabilities.
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People with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have high rates of...
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One example of a repetitive, stereotypical behavior is...
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In order for a communication difference to be relevant to an Autism diagnosis, it must be...
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An author who has Autism and writes about the differences between how people with Autism and neurotypical people experience the world is...
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Interventions marketed to cure Autism that have little empirical support and may be dangerous are called...
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A disorder similar to Autism Spectrum Disorder but without the related behavioral symptoms is...
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Intellectual disability must be manifested in childhood and the person must have deficits in...
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Intellectual functioning is normally measured with a(n) ________ test.
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IQ tests are not affected by things like language skills.
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IQ is more important than adaptive behavior when making a diagnosis of intellectual disability.
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Three components of adaptive behavior are...
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How to use money is a _________________ skill; whether to give my money to a person in need is a _______________ skill; how much money to pay for my groceries is a _______________________ skill.
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It is okay to call a person with intellectual disability 'retarded.'
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ADHD has three types:
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Study Notes
Developmental Disabilities Overview
- A developmental disability is an umbrella term encompassing various specific diagnoses.
- To qualify as a developmental disability, a disorder must have three specific components.
Causes and Examples
- Developmental disabilities can arise from genetic factors, injuries, or both.
- Cerebral palsy is categorized as a developmental disability, while meningitis and pneumonia are not.
Functional Limitations
- Developmental disabilities may result in functional limitations, though not necessarily in all four types: physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed at three levels: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
- Individuals diagnosed with ASD Level 1 may not have previously been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, NOS.
- The two domains relevant to ASD are behavior and social communication skills.
Co-occurring Conditions and Symptoms
- Individuals with Autism can also be diagnosed with other developmental disabilities.
- High rates of anxiety are common among those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Behavioral Characteristics
- A common repetitive behavior is spinning in circles.
- For an Autism diagnosis, communication differences must be social in nature.
Notable Figures in Autism
- Temple Grandin is an author with Autism who writes about the experiences of individuals with Autism versus neurotypical individuals.
Treatment and Interventions
- Interventions for Autism that lack empirical support and may pose risks are classified as pseudoscientific.
Intellectual Disabilities
- Intellectual disability must manifest in childhood and indicate deficits in IQ and adaptive behavior.
- IQ is measured by IQ tests, which can be impacted by language skills.
Adaptive Behavior
- Adaptive behavior includes conceptual, practical, and social skills.
- The understanding of how to use money is a conceptual skill, whereas the decision to give money is a social skill.
Terminology and Stigma
- The term "retarded" is considered inappropriate and disrespectful when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- ADHD is categorized into three types: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive, and predominantly impulsive.
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Test your knowledge on commonly served populations in RBT training focusing on developmental disabilities. This quiz will cover definitions, classifications, and causes of these disabilities. Enhance your understanding and prepare for working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
