PSYCH 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Autism Spectrum, Intellectual Disability, Dsm-5
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Intellectual deficits (e. g. , in problem solving, reasoning, abstract thinking) determined by intelligence testing and broader clinical assessment. Recognition that an iq score must be considered within the context of a more thorough assessment. Adaptive functioning must be assessed in a broad range of contexts. Dsm-5 no longer distinguishes among mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disability based on. Iq scores alone: the severity of intellectual disability is assessed in three areas: conceptual (intellectual and cognitive functioning), social, and practical. Deficits in social communication and social interactions as exhibited by the following: 1. Deficits in social or emotional reciprocity, such as not approaching others, not having a back-and-forth conversation, reduced sharing of interests and emotions: 2. Deficits in nonverbal behaviors, such as eye contact, facial expression, body language: 3. Deficit in development of peer relationships appropriate to developmental level. Restricted, repetitive behavior patterns, interests, or activities exhibited by at least two of the following: 1.
