Inquire through: | Professional | Confidential Support
NSG 322 neurcognitive disorders topic 5
Verified and Updated Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Factors related to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders include
Answer: -genetics
-biochemistry
-environment
Developmental Milestones include:
Answer: •Crawling
•Walking
•Fine motor skills
•Physical skills
•Problem-solving
•Socialization
•Language & communication
If developmental milestones are not met by the expected age...
Answer: it may indicate a potential neurodevelopmental disorder
Autism
Answer: a condition where the person is removed from social interaction and
communication. Leaving them alone or isolated.
Spectrum
Answer: a scale that differentiates based on the severity of two major developmental
areas.
,Inquire through: | Professional | Confidential Support
social communication and interaction deficits in autism
Answer: -Social Reciprocity: how the child responds or reciprocates when socially
interactive
-Joint Attention: wanting to share an interest
-Nonverbal communication: ability to use or interpret nonverbal cues
-Social relationships: making and maintain relationships
restrictive and repetitive behaviors/interests/activities in autism
Answer: -Repetitive behaviors (e.g., putting shoes on in the same order)
-Fixed routines (e.g., same route to daily destinations)
-Restricted thinking: specific, detailed knowledge of certain topics of interest
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 1
Answer: •Speaks in full sentences
•Difficulty with conversations
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 2
Answer: •Notable deficit in verbal & nonverbal social communication
•Does not initiate social interactions
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 3
Answer: •Few spoken words
•Rarely interacts with others
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 1
Answer: •Difficulty changing activities
•Organization & planning difficulties
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 2
Answer: •Repetitive behaviors are observable
, Inquire through: | Professional | Confidential Support
•Change in routine leads to distress
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 3
Answer: •Very resistant to change
•Interferes with daily life
interdisciplinary treatments for ASD
Answer: •Behavior management therapy
•Cognitive therapy
•Family-centered care
•Community Collaboration Model
medications for ASD
Answer: -atypical antipsychotics (risperidone)
-SSRRIs or beta blockers
atypical antipsychotics for ASD
Answer: •for reducing aggressive and/or self-harm behaviors
most effective antipsychotic for ASD
Answer: risperidone
SSRIs and beta blockers for ASD
Answer: •for obsessive or anxious symptoms
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Answer: a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or
hyperactivity and impulsivity OVER PAST 6 MONTHS
diagnostic method for ADHD
Answer: vanderbilt assessment scale
ADHD is more common among...
Answer: •boys than girls, usually presents prior to age 12
NSG 322 neurcognitive disorders topic 5
Verified and Updated Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Factors related to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders include
Answer: -genetics
-biochemistry
-environment
Developmental Milestones include:
Answer: •Crawling
•Walking
•Fine motor skills
•Physical skills
•Problem-solving
•Socialization
•Language & communication
If developmental milestones are not met by the expected age...
Answer: it may indicate a potential neurodevelopmental disorder
Autism
Answer: a condition where the person is removed from social interaction and
communication. Leaving them alone or isolated.
Spectrum
Answer: a scale that differentiates based on the severity of two major developmental
areas.
,Inquire through: | Professional | Confidential Support
social communication and interaction deficits in autism
Answer: -Social Reciprocity: how the child responds or reciprocates when socially
interactive
-Joint Attention: wanting to share an interest
-Nonverbal communication: ability to use or interpret nonverbal cues
-Social relationships: making and maintain relationships
restrictive and repetitive behaviors/interests/activities in autism
Answer: -Repetitive behaviors (e.g., putting shoes on in the same order)
-Fixed routines (e.g., same route to daily destinations)
-Restricted thinking: specific, detailed knowledge of certain topics of interest
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 1
Answer: •Speaks in full sentences
•Difficulty with conversations
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 2
Answer: •Notable deficit in verbal & nonverbal social communication
•Does not initiate social interactions
Client's Social & Communication Skills: ASD 3
Answer: •Few spoken words
•Rarely interacts with others
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 1
Answer: •Difficulty changing activities
•Organization & planning difficulties
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 2
Answer: •Repetitive behaviors are observable
, Inquire through: | Professional | Confidential Support
•Change in routine leads to distress
Client's Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors: ASD 3
Answer: •Very resistant to change
•Interferes with daily life
interdisciplinary treatments for ASD
Answer: •Behavior management therapy
•Cognitive therapy
•Family-centered care
•Community Collaboration Model
medications for ASD
Answer: -atypical antipsychotics (risperidone)
-SSRRIs or beta blockers
atypical antipsychotics for ASD
Answer: •for reducing aggressive and/or self-harm behaviors
most effective antipsychotic for ASD
Answer: risperidone
SSRIs and beta blockers for ASD
Answer: •for obsessive or anxious symptoms
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Answer: a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or
hyperactivity and impulsivity OVER PAST 6 MONTHS
diagnostic method for ADHD
Answer: vanderbilt assessment scale
ADHD is more common among...
Answer: •boys than girls, usually presents prior to age 12
