ASD

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

Problems in the area of social communication and interaction

Restricted/repetitive patterns of thinking

Question 2

Which 3 areas of the brain appear pathological in autism?

Answer 2

Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Amygdala

Question 3

More common in boys/girls?

Answer 3

Boys

Question 4

The MMR vaccine is a potential cause of autism. True or false?

Answer 4

False

- it does NOT cause autism

Question 5

Name 4 core features

Answer 5

Impaired social interaction
Social imagination
Impaired social communication
Repetitive behaviours

Question 6

Patients appear self focussed. True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Narrow/wide interests?

Answer 7

Narrow

Question 8

Tend to play alone or with others?

Answer 8

Alone

Question 9

Lots of pretend play or lack of pretend play?

Answer 9

Lack of

Question 10

Which tests can you do for autism?

Answer 10

None

Question 11

Symptoms MUST be present in the early developmental period. True or false?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

How many symptoms must patients exhibit in total in order to make a diagnosis?

Answer 12

6 in total

Question 13

Patient must have at least __ symptom(s) of qualitative impairment in social interaction

Answer 13

2

Question 14

Patient must have at least __ symptom(s) of qualitative impairment in communication

Answer 14

1

Question 15

Patient must have at least __ symptom(s) restricted and repetitive behaviour

Answer 15

1

Question 16

Is there any medication that treats the core symptoms of ASD?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

What is the management for s short term bout of aggression / self injury?

Answer 17

Risperidone

Question 18

What medication may be used for patients with difficult sleep problems?

Answer 18

Melatonin