Intellectual Disabilities – DSM-5 Question & Answer Sheet

 

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Questions

1. What does DSM-5 stand for?

2. What are the two main areas affected in Intellectual Disability?

3. At what age must symptoms appear for a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability?

4. Name the three adaptive functioning domains used in DSM-5.

5. What are the four levels of severity in Intellectual Disability?

6. Give three examples of genetic conditions that can cause Intellectual Disability.

7. Name two prenatal factors that can cause Intellectual Disability.

8. Name two perinatal or postnatal factors that can cause Intellectual Disability.

9. True or False – autism spectrum disorder is always an Intellectual Disability.

10. List three common signs or symptoms of Intellectual Disability in childhood.

11. Name two related or co-occurring conditions often seen with Intellectual Disability.

12. True or False – Intellectual Disabilities can be cured.

13. Give two examples of strengths or talents people with Intellectual Disability might have.