MFT License Exam- DSM 5: AMFTRB
EXAM: DSM DX EXAM
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Ans - a disorder that appears in childhood ( between 0-5 ) and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors. ( i.e. Infant not making eye contact, child not participating in companion play or very limited, repetitive speech, hand flapping, difficulty with transitions, and hypo/hyper sensitivity to sensory input)
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (Ans – Persistent difficulties and impairment in the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication
Specific Learning Disorder (Ans – difficulties in the acquisition, learning and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities (basic academic skills). R/O ADHD because some children present with behavioral issues when having difficulty learning
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Ans –
a disorder marked by the appearance of one or more of the key symptoms:
inattentive (difficulty focusing, completing on tasks at hand, organization, often interrupts others), hyperactivity and impulsivity ( fidgets, can't stay still, moves a lot on their seats, in constant need of physical stimulation) before the age of 12 in 2 or more context (school, home, work, etc.)
Pica (Ans - persistent eating of nonnutritive, nonfood substances 1 / 2
Rumination Disorder (Ans - repeated regurgitation of food not related to any other disorder or condition
Language Disorder (Ans - difficulty forming/building a vocabulary resulting in very simple sentence formation (less than 5 words) and limit sentence structure.Symptoms present between 0-5 years.
Child Onset Fluency Disorder (Ans - stuttering (long pause between 2 syllable words and/or repeated sound or syllable). Symptoms present between 0-5 years old.
Tourette's Disorder (Ans - extreme tic disorder involving uncontrollable multiple motor and vocal patterns
Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (Ans - single motor or vocal tics, persistent for at least 1 year, and with onset before age 18
Encopresis (Ans - the repeated elimination of feces on or into inappropriate places such as the floor or clothing by someone over age 4
Enuresis (Ans - involuntary urination by someone over age 5
Separation Anxiety Disorder (Ans - Anxiety specific to separation from their attachment figure, including anticipatory anxiety). For children, symptoms must be present for 4 weeks
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