Developmental Disabilities

Which of the following is not a characteristic of ADHD?

• inattention

• impulsivity

• hyperactivity

• emotional dysregulation

Answer explanation

Emotional dysregulation is not a characteristic of ADHD, as it is more commonly associated with other conditions such as mood disorders.

What are the common characteristics of a child with dyslexia?

• Difficulty in reading, spelling, and writing despite having normal intelligence and adequate educational opportunities

• Difficulty in math but no difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing

• Excelling in reading, spelling, and writing despite below-average intelligence

• Not being able to attend school and having difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing

How can a learning disability be identified in a child?

• Demonstrating difficulty in understanding or using spoken or written language

• Struggling with math but excelling in reading, spelling, and writing

• Having below-average intelligence but excelling in reading, spelling, and writing

• Not being able to attend school and having difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing

Which of the following is not a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

• impulsivity

• problems in social interaction

• problems in communication

• repetitive behaviors

Answer explanation

Impulsivity is not a symptom of autism spectrum disorder, while problems in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors are commonly associated with the disorder.

Which of the following may be a cause of autism spectrum disorder?

• Parenting style
• Vaccines
• Genetic and environmental factors
• Eating too much sugar