Exam 2: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

In most cases, the child with a neurodevelopmental disorder can be considered to be an involuntary client since it is usually somebody else who identifies the problem.

The neurodevelopmental cluster of disorders is largely characterized by strong genetic and environmental risks, a consistent course that reflects a deviation in normal development, early age of onset, a continuing course that can potentially extend into adulthood, an overlap in symptoms or within cluster co-morbidity, the salience of cognitive symptoms, and increased prevalence in males.

Autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders are two separate classifications of disorders.

There are 4 formal subtypes of specific learning disorder.

Mrs. Price told the social worker that her daughter, Gloria, is a tall, graceful child adding, "she is gorgeous, and a great dancer. She is just the sweetest kid you could ever meet." Gloria is going into the first grade and reading on the 3^rd grade level. She sniffs and mumbles and gurgles just about every day and this had been going on for the past 2 years. Mrs. Price states that this does not seem to interfere with her daughter's life much at all. Gloria's diagnosis is:

The mother of a 7 and ½ year-old boy describes a 6-month history of excessive eye blinking and intermittent chirping. This mother now reports that she has recently noticed her son has developed grunting sounds that started when he began school this term. What is the most likely diagnosis to consider?

There are a numerous causes contributing to the development of the neurodevelopmental disorders ranging from childhood deprivation, genetic and metabolic diseases, immune disorders, infectious diseases, nutrition, physical trauma, and toxic and environmental factors.

Match each term with the appropriate definition: Term: Definition: a) Chronic motor or vocal tic \_\_\_ The essential feature is repetitive, seemingly driven, and apparently purposeless activity b) Tic disorders \_\_\_ A key feature is persistent difficulties learning foundation academic skills c) Developmental coordination disorder \_\_\_ This diagnosis involves quick uncontrollable movements or verbal outbursts (but not both) d) Specific learning disorder \_\_\_ Diagnosis is made if the individual's difficulties with motor skills are not better explained by visual impairment or can be attributed to a neurological condition e) Stereotypic movement disorder \_\_\_ The diagnosis is based on the presence of sudden, rapid, recurrent, non-rhythmic movements and/or verbalizations