Author Question: The parent of a 6-year-old says, My child is in constant motion and talks all the time. My child ... (Read 56 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The parent of a 6-year-old says, My child is in constant motion and talks all the time. My child isn't interested in toys but is out of bed every morning before me. The child's behavior is most consistent with diagnostic criteria for:

a. communication disorder.
b. stereotypic movement disorder.
c. intellectual development disorder.
d. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 2

Which behavior indicates that the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder was effective? The child:

a. plays with one toy for 30 minutes.
b. repeats words spoken by a parent.
c. holds the parent's hand while walking.
d. spins around and claps hands while walking.

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Excessive motion, distractibility, and excessive talkativeness are seen in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The behaviors presented in the scenario do not suggest intellectual development, stereotypic, or communication disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Holding the hand of another person suggests relatedness. Usually, a child with an autism spectrum disorder would resist holding someone's hand and stand or walk alone, perhaps flapping arms or moving in a stereotyped pattern. The incorrect options reflect behaviors that are consistent with autism spectrum disorders.