Children with Asperger's Syndrome

question 67

Multiple Choice

Children with Asperger's syndrome

• A) are high functioning with autism-like symptoms.
• B) may develop normally for the first year or two and then regress in their development.
• C) are also intellectual disabled.
• D) have language impairments but are not socially impaired.

Recognize the misconceptions and factual information related to mental health disorders.

Understand the role of brain activity and psychological theories in explaining symptoms of mental disorders.

Acknowledge the importance of supportive communication for individuals expressing suicidal intentions.

Understand the influence of stress and trauma on the development of certain mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Multiaxial Classification

A system used in psychiatry that assesses multiple aspects of a patient's condition across several axes or domains.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, an older version of the manual that provides guidelines for diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Gender Dysphoria

A psychological condition where an individual experiences discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between their gender identity and biological sex.

Paraphilic Disorders

These involve intense sexual interests or behaviors that deviate significantly from normative or socially accepted sexual preferences, causing distress or impaired functioning.