NURS 6660 midterm pervasive developmental disorders (autism) correctly answered 2022

NURS 6660 midterm pervasive developmental disorders (autism) correctly answered 2022In which disorder or syndrom does head growth begin to decelerate between the ages of 6 months and 1 year Rett Syndrome Neurological-biochemical abnormalities associated with autistic disorder include grand mal seizures ventricular enlargement on computed tomography (CT) scan electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalitites increased total brain volume What is the prevalence rate of autistic disorder 1:1000 What does family studes show in realtion to prevalence of autism among siblings with autism 2 to 3 percent What is the most frequent presenting complaint of parents about a child with autism delays in the acquisition of language What is a relative strength of children with autism in psychological testing. block design and digit recall what percentage of individuals with autism exhibits special abilites or splinter(savant) skills 10% What is Rett syndrome A progressive condition that develops after 6 months of apparently normal development after birth head circumference at birth is normal ad early developmental milestones including social interactions are unremarkable. Between 6 and 48 months, a progressive encephalopathy develops motor abnormalities occur purposeful hand movements are lost and characteristic midline hand movements such as hand wringing, emerge. Gait and truncal apraxia, ataxia and poor coordination develop in preschool years. Expressive and receptive language skills deteriorate and are associated with marked mental retardation. A loss of social interactional skills is observed during the preschool years eitiology is unknown. Genetic basis is likely Rett syndrome occurs ONLY in girls associated symptoms are seizures irregular respirations hyperventilation, apnea, and breath holding. What age range does childhood disintegrative disorder ocur 3-4 years old what are some characteristics of aspergers disorder visible awkwardness poor coordination odd posture bouncy gait What is the diagnosis for Tom an only child. Birth, medical and family HX were unremarkable. His motor development was somewhat delayed, but his communicative milestones were within normal limits. His parents became concerned about him at age 4 when he was enrolled in a nursery school and was noted to have marked difficulties in per interaction that was so pronounced that he could not continue in the program. In grade school, he was enrolled in special education classes and was noted to have some learning problems. His greatest difficulties arose in peer interaction he was viewed as markedly eccentric and had no friends. His preferred activity, watching the weather channel on television was pursued with great interest and intensity. On examination, at age 13 he had markedly circumscribed interests and exhibited pedantic and odd patterns of communication with monotonic voice quality. Psychological testing revealed an IQ within the normal range with marked scatter evident formal communication examination revealed age-appropriate skills in receptive and expressive language but marked impairment in pragmatic language skills. Aspergers disorder What is the most likely cause of tom's difficulties Neurodevelopmental abnormalities What interventions are most likely to be helpful for tom social skill training Motor clumsiness is associated with Autism or aspergers aspergers withdraw in the presence of others is associated with Autism or aspergers autistic aggression and self inurious behaviors is associated with Autism or aspergers autistic onset is usually later and outcome involves less impairment is associated with Autism or aspergers aspergers Qualitative impairments in social interaction and restricted patterns of interest is associated with Autism or aspergers aspergers, and autistism.