NR-606 Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum
Week 4: NR606 / NR 606
Question:
What is the role of an occupational therapist in evaluating developmental differences?
Answer:
Evaluates sensory and motor skills in children.
Question:
What is the role of a developmental pediatrician in evaluating developmental differences?
Answer:
Assesses overall development and behavior in children.
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Question:
What is the role of a neurologist in evaluating developmental differences?
Answer:
Assesses neurological functioning in children.
Question:
What are some sources of information used for diagnosing developmental differences?
Answer:
Clinical observations, natural setting observations, caregiver history, self- reports.
Question:
At what age can a reliable diagnosis of developmental differences be made?
Answer:
Often by the age of two.
Question:
What should treatment ideally begin?
Answer:
At diagnosis.
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Question:
What are some components of treatment for ASD?
Answer:
Pharmacologic interventions and nonpharmacologic therapies focused on different areas of functioning.
Question:
What is the goal of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy?
Answer:
Enhancing new skill development through rewards-based motivational systems.
Question:
What is the goal of speech and language therapy?
Answer:
Improving understanding and use of speech and language.
Question:
What is the goal of occupational therapy?
Answer:
Improving life skills and using sensory integration to improve responses to sensory input.
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