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Using at least 3 bullet points each, explain how intellectual disability and learning disorders are distinct from one another.

Faith integration: According to the final class lecture, what are ways that God might answer prayers for, or bring about healing? 

According to Moffitt, individual risk factors are especially important for understanding __________, while social factors, such as deviant peer associations, are more important for understanding _____________.

Identify the disorder below and bullet point the symptoms that made you come to the diagnosis. There is only one answer. Johnny Tiko, an energetic 7-year-old, arrives at the clinic with his mother. Johnny’s mother states that his teachers report he is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli, has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities, leaves his seat when remaining seated is expected, and has difficulty waiting his turn. Johnny’s mother expresses concern about his behavior at home and school, and feels professional help is warranted currently.

Identify the disorder below and bullet point the symptoms that made you come to the diagnosis. There is only one answer. Anderson was a full-term baby delivered with no complications. Anderson’s mother reported that as a baby and toddler, he was healthy and his motor development was within normal limits for the major milestones of sitting, standing, and walking. At age 3 he was described as low tone with awkward motor skills and inconsistent imitation skills. His communication development was delayed; he began using vocalizations at 3 months of age but had developed no words by 3 years. Anderson communicated through nonverbal means and used communication solely for behavioral regulation. He communicated requests primarily by reaching for the communication partner’s hand and placing it on the desired object. When cued, he used an approximation of the “more” sign when grabbing the hand along with a verbal production of /m/. He knew about 10 approximate signs when asked to label, but these were not used in a communicative fashion. Protests were demonstrated most often through pushing hands. Anderson played functionally with toys when seated and used eye gaze appropriately during cause-and-effect play, but otherwise eye gaze was absent. He often appeared to be non-engaged and responded inconsistently to his name

People with autism may show behaviors such as excessive rocking, hand flapping, or walking on their toes that are called

Identify the disorder below and bullet point the symptoms that made you come to the diagnosis. There is only one answer. Billy is a 3rd grade child attending a primary school in a large country town. Billy is working approximately two years behind grade level in most areas. Billy’s teachers believe his consistent non-attendance at school has had a significant impact on his literacy and numeracy development, this in turn impacts on his achievement in areas such as science and humanities. The school has discussed their concerns with regards to academic achievement and attendance with Billy’s parents. He has been tested and shows an above average IQ and ability. Billy is on an IEP to address his attendance, literacy and numeracy issues.

What type of dementia is extremely similar to Alzheimer’s disease and includes most of its key features but may also include visual and auditory hallucinations, muscle tremors, and a more fluctuating course of symptoms?

Ken finds it difficult to read what other people are thinking. He does not have many friends and other children call him “weird”. He doesn’t quite understand the function and meaning of having eye-to-eye contact with other people. Despite his challenges in social domains, he maintains average grades in his classes, and he can carry verbal exchanges with other people. Which of the following disorders is a best fit to his symptoms?  

From a biological perspective, factor(s) associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders include(s):