ASD (autism spectrum disorder)

Question 1

Umbrella term that represents a brain disorder that affects:

Answer 1

Communication skills
Social skills
Play and behavior

Question 2

a type of therapy that teaches skills and proper behavior through reinforcement

*gold standard for ASD treatment

Answer 2

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Question 3

common motor findings with ASD

Answer 3

Uncoordinated gait
Atypical weight-bearing during toe-walking
Balance
Strength and muscle tone
Endurance and physical activity levels
Apraxia/dyspraxia: Difficulty completing complex movement sequences during imitation, on verbal command, or during
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