Abnormal brain development or damage at an early age
Abnormal brain development or damage at an early age can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders. Within this group of disorders, some are resolvable with appropriate and timely interventions, either pharmacological or nonpharmacological, while other disorders are chronic and need to be managed throughout the lifespan.
For this Assignment, you will develop a study guide for intellectual disability and share it with your colleagues. In sum, these study guides will be a powerful tool in preparing for your certification exam.
ssign you to a specific neurodevelopmental disorder from the DSM-5-TR –(intellectual disability).
• Research your assigned disorder using the Walden Library. Then, develop an organizational scheme for the important information about the disorder.
Create a study guide for your assigned disorder (intellectual disability). Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! It should not be in the format of an APA paper. Your guide should be informed by the DSM-5-TR but also supported by at least three other scholarly resources.
Sample Solution
Intellectual Disability (ID) is a disorder included in the DSM-5-TR that is characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical skills. This ability deficiency begins during development before the age of 18 (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).
The following study guide provides a summary of information regarding ID:
1. What are some signs/symptoms associated with ID? The most common signs/symptoms of ID include difficulty grasping new concepts or tasks, lower cognitive functioning than expected for their age group, difficulty making friends or participating in social activities, poor organizational skills and motor clumsiness (Meyer & Rassin, 2018).
2. What causes this disorder? There can be multiple causes to Intellectual Disability such as fetal alcohol syndrome; genetic abnormalities like Fragile X Syndrome; environmental exposures such as lead paint ingestion; or congenital conditions like Down Syndrome (Canipe et al., 2019).
3. How does it affect an individual’s quality of life? People with Intellectual Disabilities have difficulties when it comes to leading an independent life due to their inability to care for themselves and make informed decisions about their own health and safety (Costello & Hollinshead, 2017). They may also experience social isolation due to not meeting the accepted standards of society which can lead to low self esteem and depression (Foster & Jokinen Rankin, 2016).
4. What treatments are available? There are many treatment options available for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities depending on what symptoms they exhibit. For example medications may be used if there is comorbid mental health issues while therapies like Applied Behavioral Analysis has proven effective in increasing communication abilities amongst children (Dietz et al., 2015). Education plans should also be tailored accordingly so that these individuals are able to learn basic academic skills within their abilities range (Rosenfeld et al., 2014).
