Autism

Question 1

Autism Criteria A

Answer 1

Criteria A, All (3):

1. No social-emotional reciprocity
2. Doesnt use Nonverbal communicative behaviors in social interaction
3. Doesnt know how to develop, maintain, and understand relationships

Question 2

Autism Criteria B

Answer 2

Criteria B, at least (2):

1. Fixated interests
2. Ritualized patterns of behavior or resistance to change

Question 3

SOCIAL (Pragmatic) COMMUNICATION DISORDER

Answer 3

• Difficulties with communication (verbal, non-verbal)
• Impact on development of social relationships
• Symptoms present in early childhood