ASD

Question 1

what are the features

Answer 1

difficulties with social relationships, problems in communication, narrow interests

Question 2

what is pervasive developmental disorders

Answer 2

autism, aspergers, childhood disintegrative disorder, PDD not otherwise specified

Question 3

what is Aspergers

Answer 3

less severe. persistent impairment in social interactions. IQ and language are normal or superior. may have autitstic features before 5 but develop normally except social behaviour

Question 4

what co morbidities can occur in aspergers

Answer 4

depression, bipolar, schizophrenia

Question 5

what is autism

Answer 5

onset before 3. failure to make social relationships, difficulty with communication/language development, resistance to change with ritualistic behaviours

Question 6

how many autistic patients have learning difficulty

Answer 6

80%

Question 7

some predisposing factors

Answer 7

genetic, obstetric complications, toxic agents, pre/post natal, infections, autoimmune

Question 8

treatment

Answer 8

structure, routine, predictability. improve communication. behavioural CBT. family intervention. SALT

Question 9

what meds can be used

Answer 9

SSRIs, risperidone. symptom management