Identify assessment and treatment modalities of developmental ...

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Identify assessment and treatment modalities of developmental disorders.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Kelly is taking an IQ test. The test has a very strict protocol--she only gets 15 minutes for each section of the test, and all the items are presented to her in the same order as they are to any other person taking the test. The scoring is very objective, and Kelly's answers are scored using the same criteria anyone else's answers are scored against. All of these procedures contribute to the test's
 
  a. standardization.
  b. validity.
  c. reliability.
  d. accuracy.

[shayla]

Answer to Question 1

- cognitive assessment for people with developmental disorders includes intelligence, neuropsychological, and achievement tests
- interviews and rating scales for people with developmental disorders cover current functioning as well as needs, support systems, and behavior problems
- direct observation is often used to assess frequency and severity of problem behaviors that can also be used to examine adaptive and academic behaviors
- medications for people with developmental disorders are sometimes used for explosive behaviors, seizures, and symptoms of comorbid problems
- psychological treatment for people with developmental disorders include language training, socialization training, self-care skills training, and academic skills training
- treatments for problem behaviors in people with developmental disorders include timeout, token economy, differential reinforcement of incompatible or other behavior, restitution and practice positive overcorrection, and punishment

Answer to Question 2

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Excellent

[bdobbins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it