MFT License Exam- DSM 5: AMFTRB
EXAM: DSM DX EXAM
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
(Ans – a disorder that appears in childhood ( between 0-5 ) and is marked
by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction, and by
rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors. ( i.e. Infant not making eye
contact, child not participating in companion play or very limited, repetitive
speech, hand flapping, difficulty with transitions, and hypo/hyper sensitivity
to sensory input)
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
(Ans –
Persistent difficulties and impairment in the social use of verbal and
nonverbal communication
Specific Learning Disorder
(Ans –
difficulties in the acquisition, learning and use of listening, speaking,
reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities (basic academic
skills). R/O ADHD because some children present with behavioral issues
when having difficulty learning
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
(Ans –
a disorder marked by the appearance of one or more of the key symptoms:
inattentive (difficulty focusing, completing on tasks at hand, organization,
often interrupts others), hyperactivity and impulsivity ( fidgets, can’t stay
still, moves a lot on their seats, in constant need of physical stimulation)
before the age of 12 in 2 or more context (school, home, work, etc.)
Pica
(Ans – persistent eating of nonnutritive, nonfood substances
Rumination Disorder
(Ans – repeated regurgitation of food not related to any other disorder or
condition
Language Disorder
(Ans – difficulty forming/building a vocabulary resulting in very simple
sentence formation (less than 5 words) and limit sentence structure.
Symptoms present between 0-5 years.
Child Onset Fluency Disorder
(Ans – stuttering (long pause between 2 syllable words and/or repeated
sound or syllable). Symptoms present between 0-5 years old.
Tourette’s Disorder
(Ans – extreme tic disorder involving uncontrollable multiple motor and
vocal patterns
Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder
(Ans – single motor or vocal tics, persistent for at least 1 year, and with
onset before age 18
Encopresis
(Ans – the repeated elimination of feces on or into inappropriate places
such as the floor or clothing by someone over age 4
Enuresis
(Ans – involuntary urination by someone over age 5
Separation Anxiety Disorder
(Ans – Anxiety specific to separation from their attachment figure, including
anticipatory anxiety). For children, symptoms must be present for 4 weeks