27 Jan Week 8: Intellectual Disability Study Guide
Outline I.Introduction II. Intellectual Disability 1.Signs and Symptoms According to the DSM-5 2.Differential Diagnoses a)Major and mild neurocognitive disorders b)Communication disorders and specific learning disorders c)Autism spectrum disorder 3.Incidence 4.Prevalence 5.Prognosis 6.Considerations Related to Culture, Gender, Age 7.Pharmacologic Treatments, including any side effects 8.Nonpharmacologic Treatments a)Support systems/Social Interventions b)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy c)Educational Interventions d)Short-term respite care 9.Causes of IDD 10. Diagnostics and Labs a)Standardized Intelligence Testing b) Labs c)Rating Scales 11. Comorbidities a)Anxiety b) Depression c)Impulse Control d)Bipolar Disorder e)ADHD 12. Legal and Ethical Considerations 13. Patient Education 14. Q & A III. Conclusion
