SPHR 2104W Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Philtrum, Nonverbal Communication, Communication Disorder
19 Dec 2018
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Possible recurring physical, psychological and emotional problems. Dsm-5 criteria for neurobehavioral disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. The more pregnancies, age, alcohol consumption : more likely to have greater risk. Impaired neurocognitive functioning (global intellect, executive functioning, learning, memory impairment, visual-spatial reasoning) Impaired self regulation (mood, behavior, attention, impulse control) Impairments in adaptive functioning (language, social communication, daily living skills, motor skill) 1 in every 500-600 live births has fae. Persistent difficulties in social use of verbal and nonverbal communication. Deficits in using communication for social purposes. Impairment of ability to change communication to match context or needs of listeners. Difficulties following rules for conversation and story telling. Difficulties understanding what is not explicitly stated. Deficits result in functional limitations in effective communication, social participation, social relationships. Onset of symptoms is in early developmental period. Symptoms not attributable to another medical or neurological condition. Structure activity and input in a natural setting (play, conversation)
