Comprehensive Guide to Interventions, Assessments, and Characteristics in Developmental Disabilities and FAS

What are good interventions for FAS?

Classes to help with delays, speech therapy

What is a bad intervention for FAS?

None specified

Is there a safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy?

No

What form of communication is demonstrated when a toddler makes eye contact and raises his hand?

Intentional or symbolic

What should an IEP address?

Education and where that education is needed

What are the 5 major classes of psychiatric medications?

1) Antidepressants, 2) Anti-anxiety, 3) Stimulants, 4) Antipsychotics, 5) Mood stabilizers

What are the characteristics of teeth issues in individuals with 22q11.2DS?

Chronic cavities, enamel issues

What interventions are recommended for 22q11.2DS?

Education, behavior, medical, vocational

What is the average age for a child diagnosed with 22q11.2DS to begin talking?

24-36 months

What range of impairments in intellectual functioning is most common in school-age children with 22q11.2DS?

Mild to severe

Is there a need to repeat formal cognitive assessments on children with 22q11.2DS?

False

What are areas of strength in school-age children with 22q11.2DS?

Reading and spelling

Are higher levels of ability expected today compared to 50 years ago?

Yes

What should a comprehensive behavior support plan developed by a behavior analyst involve?

Social skills, speech & communication, independent living skills, strategies to help with behavior

What is the relationship between communication deficits and behavior?

Increased behavior problems when there are communication deficits

What is the most accurate definition of behavior?

Anything you do (good, bad, or indifferent)

What term refers to strengthening a behavior?

Reinforcement

What does 'C' stand for in the 4-term contingency (M-A-B-C)?

Consequence

What does 'A' stand for in the 4-term contingency (M-A-B-C)?

Antecedent

Is prenatal diagnosis of FAS possible?

No

What are the characteristics in children of women using alcohol during pregnancy?

Developmental delays, facial abnormalities, growth deficiencies, CNS issues

What stage of communication involves a child expressing himself through speech?

Intentional

At what age can a student receive special education services in schools?

Age 3

Should assessment be carried out by all disability professionals on an ongoing basis?

True

Should intervention be based on ongoing assessment results?

True

What does etiological diagnosis address?

Conditions like Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome during pregnancy

Is there a movement to provide post-secondary education programs for students with disabilities?

True

Who helps bring about smooth transitions for youth to adult life?

Individual's family, employers, outside agencies, government

What percentage of youth with severe disabilities work in segregated environments?

More than half

Do employers play a role in the transition from school to adult life?

False

Can students with disabilities become more self-determined with proper instruction?

Yes

Do life skills and community-based instruction needs vary by student?

True

Should transition planning reflect the youth's perspective and goals?

Yes

When did community living alternatives begin to develop?

1970s

Is transition to adulthood the same for everyone?

No

What does transition from a psychology viewpoint focus on?

Dependent to independent

What methods of planning are recommended for individuals with IDD?

Expose them to different activities and experiences

What are the 3 types of CP?

1) Spastic, 2) Dyskinetic, 3) Ataxic

Is FAS the most common genetic disorder associated with ID?

No

Does IDEA define special education as a cost to parents?

No

What legislation mandates FAPE for students with disabilities in the US?

IDEA

In what decade was special education federally mandated in the US?

1970s

Do you need to obtain parent/caregiver information for speech/language evaluation?

Yes

Is the global cognitive profile of adolescents with 22q11.2DS similar to that of children diagnosed with it?

Yes

What are adulthood strengths of individuals diagnosed with 22q11.2DS?

Employable, activities of daily living

What is a crucial consideration when administering psychotropic medications to IDD individuals?

Side effects

What does bilateral refer to regarding the body and CP?

Two sides affected

What is the first priority for action when integrating life concepts into assessment and intervention?

Address basic necessities

What is the most important reason for assessment?

To come up with intervention and identify needed supports.

Is it true that psychotropic drugs appear to be overused among people with developmental disabilities?

True

What types of interventions and therapies are important for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

Speech, language, physical, occupational, etc.

Will providing a child with an electronic device slow speech development?

No

Federal law requires all students with IDD be educated in general ed settings

No

Does special ed refer to the place or services that an individual receives.

services