Why Might a Child Be Diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why might a child be diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay rather than Intellectual Disability?

• A)He was diagnosed with a genetic disorder.
• B)He was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.
• C)His IQ and adaptive functioning was ≤70.
• D)He was too young to be administered an IQ test.

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Definitions:

Emotional Disturbance

is a classification used in educational settings to describe students who exhibit significant challenges in emotional and behavioral regulation.

Social Phobia

Extreme fear and/or avoidance of social situations.

Extreme Fear

A very intense and overwhelming sense of dread or terror that can significantly impact a person's psychological and physiological state.

Avoidance

The action of keeping away from or not doing something, often as a way to deal with fear or anxiety.