GP refers to a specialist assessment service with paediatricians
Looks at diagnostic criteria to classify child
Child undergoes therapy
Assessments use multiple methods to gain a holistic view
Child is taken to the GP
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2. What is the theory of mind hypothesis
Differences in how individuals process reward and motivation, difficulty with delayed gratification (Sonuga-Barke)
Focus on small parts, that others miss rather than full picture (Frith)
Don't understand others minds and view points, disjointed social connection, bad on the unexpected transfer test (baron-cohen)
Primary differences in executive functioning- planning, emotional control (Barkley)
3. What is the social model of disability
People have a disorder rather than disability, which should be accepted, societal barriers should be removed to allow successful functioning
There is a cure for all disabilities out there whether that be therapy or drugs
Its only a disability because of the world we created, education is needed to change peoples attitudes, those with disabilities should be able to function successfully
Disability is caused by something internal and the person should deal with it as they are impaired
4. What is neurodiversity
Disability is caused by something internal and the person should deal with it as they are impaired
Its only a disability because of the world we created, education is needed to change peoples attitudes, those with disabilities should be able to function successfully
People have a disorder rather than disability, which should be accepted, societal barriers should be removed to allow successful functioning
Everyone is different
5. Which is not a cause of developmental disorders
Environmental- Access to therapy, home environment, nutrition (cerebral palsy- shortage of oxygen)
Putative Genetic Basis- Assumed to be genetic but no direct evidence, twin studies (autism, ADHD, language disorders)
Environmental- The parents relationship with the child (autism)
Genetic basis- Very clear cut, inherited or random mutation (down's, fragile X, Rett's syndrome, Turners syndrome)
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