Question 1

Describe the academic skills deficit and core cognitive processes associated with a learning disorder in the area of reading.How do you think each of these deficits might impact a child's ability to be an effective reader?

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Question 2

Behavioral interventions such as ________ are used only when there is a possibility of serious self-harm or harm to others.

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Question 3

Children in the United States are guaranteed by law to receive specialized educational services through the ________ Act.

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Question 4

Jose has been diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading comprehension.It is likely that he displays deficits in ________ and ________.

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Question 5

The core cognitive deficit in reading fluency is ________,while the core deficit in word recognition is ________.

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Question 6

What are most common comorbid conditions (medical and psychological)associated with a diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder?

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Question 7

Using three examples,compare and contrast the DSM-V and the AAIDD descriptions of intellectual developmental disorders.

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Question 8

Based on what is known about the etiology,diagnosis,and treatment of learning disorders,develop a program that would provide effective prevention and intervention for young children.Identify the key components of such a program.

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Question 9

Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding of intellectual developmental disorders.

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Question 10

Compare and contrast two or three intellectual development disorders discussed in the text in terms of behavioral phenotypes and specific genotypes.

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Question 11

Using what is known about learning disorders,develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences)highlighting the important aspects and/or misconceptions related to these disorders and what can be and should be done to help these youth.

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Question 12

Children with learning disorders who require intensive academic assistance are often provided special education services as outlined on a/n __________.

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Question 13

Identify and discuss of the ethical issues associated with prenatal genetic counseling.If you or your spouse were pregnant,would you agree to prenatal genetic testing? Why or why not?

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Question 14

Discuss Edward Zigler's developmental approach to intellectual developmental disorders (IDD),including the developmental-difference debate.How does this approach further the understanding and treatment of IDDs?

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Question 15

Using what is known about the cause of intellectual developmental disorders,develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences)highlighting what can be done to prevent and treat these disorders.

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Question 16

Compare and contrast the two models (discrepancy and response to intervention)used to identify learning disorders in children.What are the pros and cons of each model in terms of understanding and treating learning disorders?

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Question 17

Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral phenotypes as they relate to intellectual developmental disorders.

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Question 18

Stephen's mother and father are completing a scale used to determine his level of functioning at home in the areas of self-care,communication,and interpersonal relationships.This is likely a measure of his ________.

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Question 19

Based on what you've read in the text,develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding key components of a supportive and effective program for the prevention and intervention for children with intellectual developmental disorders and learning disorders.

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Quiz 7: Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders