Autism

Question 1

how does Asperger’s syndrome present

Answer 1

impaired social interaction
particularly fixated on inanimate objects

Question 2

how does Asperger’s fit into the autistic triad

Answer 2

sub-class of autism

Question 3

what is a symptom of autism but not Asperger’s

Answer 3

reduced communication or language skills

Question 4

what are the 3 autistic communication symptoms according to the DSM-V

Answer 4

deficits in social-emotional reciprocity
deficit in non-verbal communicative behaviours
deficits in developing and maintaining relationships

Question 5

what are the 4 behavioural symptoms of autism

Answer 5

stereotyped or repetitive speech, motor movements and use of objects
excessive adherence to routines - strong resistance to change
highly restricted interests with abnormal intensity and focus
hyper/hypo-reactive sensory input

Question 6

what is a postulate for why their are more male autistic diagnosis than female

Answer 6

males have increased white matter that underpins systemising the increased proportion of local circuits that promote focused behaviour

Question 7

what could the postulate for increase male autism diagnosis be caused by

Answer 7

prenatal androgen exposure in mechanisms associated with the autism phenotype