ASD Flashcards
1
Q
Triad of ASD
A
- social impairment
- thoughts and behaviour
- language impairments
2
Q
Is ASD inheritable?
A
Yes, ASD is strongly inheritable (20% of siblings meet diagnostic criteria, but no single gene explanation)
3
Q
ASD more common in males or females?
A
Females
4
Q
Non-pharmacological treatment of ASD?
A
Aim to lessen associated deficits and family distress, and to increase quality of life and functional independence
Family and school based
Applied behaviour analysis, speech and language therapy, social skills training all have some limited success.
There is no non-medication intervention that treats the core symptoms of Autism.
5
Q
Pharmacological treatment of ASD?
A
Risperidone - good for tantrums, aggression, self-injury
Methylphenidate - for ADHD symptoms (often other comorbidities)
Melatonin - good for sleep
