ASD/ ADHD

Question 1

-problems w/ social interaction/ communication

-restricted/ repetitive interests + behaviors

-different way of learning, moving + paying attention

These are characteristics of what disorder?

Answer 1

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 2

-doesn’t imitate
-lack of interest in joint attention
-eye contact abnormalities
-delayed language development
-failure of symbolic/ imaginative play development
-losing language/ social skills at any age

these are early warning signs of what?

Answer 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 3

What are the 4 most common screening tools for diagnosing autism?

Answer 3

-CHAT
-M-CHAT
-SCQ
-PDDST-II

Question 4

The M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) is used to assess kids from 16-30 months old. What 3 categories are assessed?

Answer 4

-parents concerns
-fine + gross motor skills
-child’s general mood

Question 5

as a nurse what 3 things do we want to provide to the parents and child who has ASD?

Answer 5

-emotional support
-guidance
-education

Question 6

true or false? As a nurse we need to make sure that the treatment plan doesn’t fit the child’s developmental needs.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

It is important to stress to the parents that their child with ASD, will need what kind of routine?

Answer 7

a rigid, the same everyday, unchanging routine. These kids like to know what’s happening next at all times, and one difference can throw them off

Question 8

What is important to provide for the parents specifically when their child obtains the appropriate education, development and behavioral treatment?

Answer 8

-respite care
-referrals
-appropriate education
-give them positive feedback