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When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding

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1.  What is the estimated prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among 8-year-old children across eleven CDC surveillance sites in the U.S., as of 2020?
  1. 1.1%
  2. 2.8%
  3. 3.8%
  4. 4.3%
2.  Populations with ASD are at increased risk of co-occurring mental disorders because...
  1. They have had inadequate parenting.
  2. They tend to isolate themselves from social and family support systems.
  3. They suffer frequent trauma and have heightened stress responses.
  4. They typically refuse mental health care.
3.  What was a notable behavior exhibited by Andrew during the Stair Climb Test at Verynice Rehabilitation that suggested a possible mental health component?
  1. Refused to climb stairs due to knee pain
  2. Performed test with high scores despite pain
  3. Fled the evaluation due to emotional overwhelm
  4. Demonstrated aggressive behavior toward staff
4.  Recognizing the possibility that Olive may have catatonia allows the OT practitioner to help this patient by:
  1. Correctly diagnosing and treating this mental disorder
  2. Referring her for psychiatric evaluation and intervention
  3. Initiating intensive sensory integration therapy
  4. Educating family on ways to support ADLs at home
5.  Which of the following observations is more characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
  1. Emotional attachment to specific objects
  2. Repetitive and nonfunctional thoughts and actions
  3. Inflexibility in routines and sessions
  4. Specific and intense interests

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