Classifying Disorders - MCAT Psychological and Social Foundations
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The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
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The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
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Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
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Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
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The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If impairments in social skills are caused by specific deficits in social communication, what is the most likely diagnosis in 5-year-old child who has difficulty taking turns in conversation and does not change speech when in the classroom as when on the playground?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If impairments in social skills are caused by specific deficits in social communication, what is the most likely diagnosis in 5-year-old child who has difficulty taking turns in conversation and does not change speech when in the classroom as when on the playground?
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Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is the correct answer. This patient possesses specific deficits in social communication. The history is notable for difficulties following rules for conversation and impairment of ability to change speech to match context. The prognosis for pragmatics is highly variable with some children having substantial improvement over time and others having persistent difficulties that may continue into adulthood.
Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is the correct answer. This patient possesses specific deficits in social communication. The history is notable for difficulties following rules for conversation and impairment of ability to change speech to match context. The prognosis for pragmatics is highly variable with some children having substantial improvement over time and others having persistent difficulties that may continue into adulthood.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If a 5-year-old boy who, in comparison to the boy's matched agemates, has severe difficulties in learning skills involving reading, writing, and arithmetic and is without ongoing support, then the child will most likely exhibit which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If a 5-year-old boy who, in comparison to the boy's matched agemates, has severe difficulties in learning skills involving reading, writing, and arithmetic and is without ongoing support, then the child will most likely exhibit which of the following?
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The level of severity of intellectual disability is based on adaptive functioning (e.g. personal independence), and adaptive functioning determines the amount of support needed. In the absence of ongoing support, the adaptive deficits in children with severe intellectual disability will limit independence for all activities of daily living ("require supervision at all times"). "Need no support" is wrong since all patients with intellectual disability, dependent on adaptive functioning, require some level of support. "Be able to care for personal needs" can be eliminated since patients with severe intellectual disability require support for all activities of daily living.
The level of severity of intellectual disability is based on adaptive functioning (e.g. personal independence), and adaptive functioning determines the amount of support needed. In the absence of ongoing support, the adaptive deficits in children with severe intellectual disability will limit independence for all activities of daily living ("require supervision at all times"). "Need no support" is wrong since all patients with intellectual disability, dependent on adaptive functioning, require some level of support. "Be able to care for personal needs" can be eliminated since patients with severe intellectual disability require support for all activities of daily living.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In order to make the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must be distinct from those characterized by autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, specific learning disorder, and the neurocognitive disorders. To make the diagnosis of intellectual disability from the differential diagnoses, then which of the following would be the most logical action to take?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In order to make the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must be distinct from those characterized by autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, specific learning disorder, and the neurocognitive disorders. To make the diagnosis of intellectual disability from the differential diagnoses, then which of the following would be the most logical action to take?
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The diagnosis of intellectual disability is made when the onset of intellectual and adaptive function deficits is in the developmental period. The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning and may occur with intellectual disability. Specific learning disorder is specific to the learning domains and does not show deficits in intellectual function and adaptive behaviors.
The diagnosis of intellectual disability is made when the onset of intellectual and adaptive function deficits is in the developmental period. The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning and may occur with intellectual disability. Specific learning disorder is specific to the learning domains and does not show deficits in intellectual function and adaptive behaviors.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist examined a 7-year-old boy and gave diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Which of the following clinical and study findings would be inconsistent with giving both diagnoses?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist examined a 7-year-old boy and gave diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Which of the following clinical and study findings would be inconsistent with giving both diagnoses?
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The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of intellectual function. Intellectual disability is typically not progressive, but a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder may be made with intellectual disability when further cognitive disability develops or is lost, e.g. such as may follow infections ("increased level of adaptive function deficits following meningitis" is consistent and can be eliminated) and traumatic brain injury (both "loss of previously acquired cognitive skills following head injury" and "acute intracranial hemorrhage overlying gray matter heterotopia on computed tomography scan" are consistent and can be eliminated). Thus, "stable intellectual disability with Down syndrome" is inconsistent with giving diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder and is the correct answer choice. All other choices are consistent with the diagnoses of intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Delayed milestones may be seen as early as within the first 2 years of life in children with severe intellectual disability ("delayed language milestones in the first 24 months of life" is consistent and can be eliminated).
The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of intellectual function. Intellectual disability is typically not progressive, but a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder may be made with intellectual disability when further cognitive disability develops or is lost, e.g. such as may follow infections ("increased level of adaptive function deficits following meningitis" is consistent and can be eliminated) and traumatic brain injury (both "loss of previously acquired cognitive skills following head injury" and "acute intracranial hemorrhage overlying gray matter heterotopia on computed tomography scan" are consistent and can be eliminated). Thus, "stable intellectual disability with Down syndrome" is inconsistent with giving diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder and is the correct answer choice. All other choices are consistent with the diagnoses of intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Delayed milestones may be seen as early as within the first 2 years of life in children with severe intellectual disability ("delayed language milestones in the first 24 months of life" is consistent and can be eliminated).
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The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
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The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
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Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
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Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
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The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If impairments in social skills are caused by specific deficits in social communication, what is the most likely diagnosis in 5-year-old child who has difficulty taking turns in conversation and does not change speech when in the classroom as when on the playground?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If impairments in social skills are caused by specific deficits in social communication, what is the most likely diagnosis in 5-year-old child who has difficulty taking turns in conversation and does not change speech when in the classroom as when on the playground?
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Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is the correct answer. This patient possesses specific deficits in social communication. The history is notable for difficulties following rules for conversation and impairment of ability to change speech to match context. The prognosis for pragmatics is highly variable with some children having substantial improvement over time and others having persistent difficulties that may continue into adulthood.
Social (pragmatic) communication disorder is the correct answer. This patient possesses specific deficits in social communication. The history is notable for difficulties following rules for conversation and impairment of ability to change speech to match context. The prognosis for pragmatics is highly variable with some children having substantial improvement over time and others having persistent difficulties that may continue into adulthood.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If a 5-year-old boy who, in comparison to the boy's matched agemates, has severe difficulties in learning skills involving reading, writing, and arithmetic and is without ongoing support, then the child will most likely exhibit which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
If a 5-year-old boy who, in comparison to the boy's matched agemates, has severe difficulties in learning skills involving reading, writing, and arithmetic and is without ongoing support, then the child will most likely exhibit which of the following?
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The level of severity of intellectual disability is based on adaptive functioning (e.g. personal independence), and adaptive functioning determines the amount of support needed. In the absence of ongoing support, the adaptive deficits in children with severe intellectual disability will limit independence for all activities of daily living ("require supervision at all times"). "Need no support" is wrong since all patients with intellectual disability, dependent on adaptive functioning, require some level of support. "Be able to care for personal needs" can be eliminated since patients with severe intellectual disability require support for all activities of daily living.
The level of severity of intellectual disability is based on adaptive functioning (e.g. personal independence), and adaptive functioning determines the amount of support needed. In the absence of ongoing support, the adaptive deficits in children with severe intellectual disability will limit independence for all activities of daily living ("require supervision at all times"). "Need no support" is wrong since all patients with intellectual disability, dependent on adaptive functioning, require some level of support. "Be able to care for personal needs" can be eliminated since patients with severe intellectual disability require support for all activities of daily living.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In order to make the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must be distinct from those characterized by autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, specific learning disorder, and the neurocognitive disorders. To make the diagnosis of intellectual disability from the differential diagnoses, then which of the following would be the most logical action to take?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In order to make the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits must be distinct from those characterized by autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, specific learning disorder, and the neurocognitive disorders. To make the diagnosis of intellectual disability from the differential diagnoses, then which of the following would be the most logical action to take?
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The diagnosis of intellectual disability is made when the onset of intellectual and adaptive function deficits is in the developmental period. The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning and may occur with intellectual disability. Specific learning disorder is specific to the learning domains and does not show deficits in intellectual function and adaptive behaviors.
The diagnosis of intellectual disability is made when the onset of intellectual and adaptive function deficits is in the developmental period. The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning and may occur with intellectual disability. Specific learning disorder is specific to the learning domains and does not show deficits in intellectual function and adaptive behaviors.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist examined a 7-year-old boy and gave diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Which of the following clinical and study findings would be inconsistent with giving both diagnoses?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist examined a 7-year-old boy and gave diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Which of the following clinical and study findings would be inconsistent with giving both diagnoses?
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The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of intellectual function. Intellectual disability is typically not progressive, but a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder may be made with intellectual disability when further cognitive disability develops or is lost, e.g. such as may follow infections ("increased level of adaptive function deficits following meningitis" is consistent and can be eliminated) and traumatic brain injury (both "loss of previously acquired cognitive skills following head injury" and "acute intracranial hemorrhage overlying gray matter heterotopia on computed tomography scan" are consistent and can be eliminated). Thus, "stable intellectual disability with Down syndrome" is inconsistent with giving diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder and is the correct answer choice. All other choices are consistent with the diagnoses of intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Delayed milestones may be seen as early as within the first 2 years of life in children with severe intellectual disability ("delayed language milestones in the first 24 months of life" is consistent and can be eliminated).
The neurocognitive disorders are characterized by a loss of intellectual function. Intellectual disability is typically not progressive, but a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder may be made with intellectual disability when further cognitive disability develops or is lost, e.g. such as may follow infections ("increased level of adaptive function deficits following meningitis" is consistent and can be eliminated) and traumatic brain injury (both "loss of previously acquired cognitive skills following head injury" and "acute intracranial hemorrhage overlying gray matter heterotopia on computed tomography scan" are consistent and can be eliminated). Thus, "stable intellectual disability with Down syndrome" is inconsistent with giving diagnoses of both intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder and is the correct answer choice. All other choices are consistent with the diagnoses of intellectual disability and neurocognitive disorder. Delayed milestones may be seen as early as within the first 2 years of life in children with severe intellectual disability ("delayed language milestones in the first 24 months of life" is consistent and can be eliminated).
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The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
The American Psychiatric Association uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) to .
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The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
The American Psychiatric Association developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to uniformly classify and describe mental disorders. The DSM-IV provides a detailed description of the symptoms seen in psychiatric disorders. "Insanity" is a legal term for severe mental illness present at the time a crime was committed. It is not a mental diagnosis. The International Classification of Disease is used to assign codes to medical diagnoses that are used for reimbursement purposes. The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) provides detailed information on medication administration. The DSM-IV does not provide information about treatment.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In concluding that children with repetitive, restricted interests and patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills, the child and adolescent psychiatrist assumed that impairments in social skills are considered to be which of the following?
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Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
Symptoms that may not be accompanied by excessively repetitive behaviors is the best choice because it directly addresses that impairments in social skills may be seen in the presence or absence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, often in the first 2 years of life. None of the other choices discuss the association that impairments in social skills may have with restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
Impairments in intelligence and social skills seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders indicate which of the following?
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Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
Symptoms of developmental deficits may vary from specific learning disorders to gross limitations in learning intellectual and social skills. The "range of developmental deficits varies" describes the variability that may be seen in the neurodevelopmental disorders. The other choices can be eliminated because they describe specific disorders or prognosis and do not describe the range of limitations that may be seen.
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Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
Normal neurodevelopment in children is typically characterized by the acquisition of personal, social, academic, and occupational functioning. These functions are often learned and developed before the child begins primary education. During this period, the child learns social skills and how to control executive functions. Neurodevelopmental disorders involve developmental deficits that are manifested as impairments in normal neurodevelopment. Impairments in intelligence and social skills are often associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, and they frequently occur together.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist wanted to further characterize children with neurodevelopmental disorders according to several protocols. The psychiatrist observed all children with any identified impairments of social skills and any associated intellectual disability The psychiatrist noted the following: communication disorder, impairment in attention, impairment in organization, motor disorder, repetitive behaviors, restricted behaviors, or other interests.
The child and adolescent psychiatrist concluded that children with repetitive and restricted interests or patterns of behavior often demonstrate impairments in social skills. Some of the children who had restricted interests, repetitive patterns of behavior, and impairments in social skills also had intellectual impairments, language impairments, associated medical conditions, or other associated mental or behavioral disorders. It was found that specifying the individual characteristics of the neurodevelopmental disorders provided the child and adolescent psychiatrist the ability to better describe the diagnosis and associated symptoms to patients and their families.
In addition to deficits in social skills, excessive restricted, repetitive behaviors are also seen in autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following best describes a pattern of behavior that would most likely not be seen?
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The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
The use of "you" when referring to self includes repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder. This repetitive speech (i.e. echolalia) may be delayed or immediate following words heard. Therefore, patients with autism spectrum disorder with symptoms of repetitive speech may use "you" when referring to self, and "use of 'you' only when not referring to self" would be the pattern of behavior least likely seen in autism spectrum disorder of the available choices and is the correct choice. In addition to repetitive speech that may be seen in autism spectrum disorder, other restricted, repetitive behaviors include patterns of nonverbal behavior ("pacing a perimeter" is wrong), abnormal intense focus ("spending hours writing out division tables" is wrong), repetitive use of object ("lining up toys" is wrong), as well as simple motor stereotypes ("finger flicking" is wrong).
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