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Daniel Berrios
on Nov 25, 2024
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Perry has been diagnosed with profound intellectual disability.His treatment consists of behavioral therapy and drug treatments.His psychiatrist has prescribed risperidone which helps to:
A) increase cognitive abilities.
B) reduce aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
C) decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms.
D) improve sleeping patterns.
Profound Intellectual Disability
A condition characterized by significantly below average intellectual functioning and considerable limitations in adaptive behavior, manifesting before the age of 18.
Risperidone
An antipsychotic medication commonly used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism.
- Familiarize yourself with the repercussions of intellectual disabilities on children's developmental stages and plans for their control.
- Learn about the psychosocial and pharmacological therapies for ASD and the outcomes of these treatments.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the repercussions of intellectual disabilities on children's developmental stages and plans for their control.
- Learn about the psychosocial and pharmacological therapies for ASD and the outcomes of these treatments.
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