Exam 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are

Alvin is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with a mathematics disorder. His treatment plan will most likely involve

The reason that intellectual disability was recorded on the same DSM-IV axis as personality disorders is because

Based on a telephone survey of parents in the United States, researchers found that between 4 and 17 years of age were diagnosed with ADHD between 2011 and 2012.

People with ADHD that meet the criteria for inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity are labeled as the _____ subtype.

Which treatment approach has been most clearly documented as benefitting children with autistic disorder by helping to decrease agitation?

Joe is 24 years old, lives in a rural area, and works as a helper/stock boy in a small local store. Joe's IQ was tested when he was in elementary school and again in high school. His IQ score was about 68 and he did not finish high school. Joe lives in a guesthouse on his parents' farm, and although he does spend lots of time with his family, he takes care of himself. Based on the information provided, Joe should receive a diagnosis of .

The fact that IQ scores have, on average, risen over the past century is called the effect.

Discuss why portrayals such as Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man are helpful and hurtful in ASD advocacy.

Research regarding early intervention programs such as Head Start indicates that such programs

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autistic disorder involves

In order to diagnose an individual with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, it is necessary for symptoms to be present in

Based on the research of Lovaas (1987), improvements in the intellectual and educational functioning of autistic children have been documented for intervention programs that

All of the following side effects EXCEPT treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

The major reason that developmental disorders are considered to be so serious in terms of their capacity to disrupt later functioning is

The results of behavioral treatment targeting the socialization deficits of individuals with autistic disorder have shown

Ron is a 9-year-old boy recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His parents have chosen a combined approach to treatment. If their approach is based on what research suggests is most effective, it will most likely involve

Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

Which is the most accurate statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability?

All of the following are problems observed to result from specific learning disorders EXCEPT .