autism

Question 1

what is the difference between autistic disorder and aspergers disorder ?

Answer 1

in aspergers disorder there is no language delay

Question 2

what is the triad of abnormalities associated with autism spectrum disorder ?

Answer 2

1- impairment in reciprocal social communication
2- impairment in language and understanding
3- restricted, repetitive interest

Question 3

what is the age that autism appears in ?

Answer 3

difficulties appear before 3 years old

Question 4

what does a lack of theory of mind mean ?

Answer 4

you find it hard to imagine that other people think and feel things that are different too your own thoughts and feelings

Question 5

what neurobiological theory is associated with autism ?

Answer 5

pruning theory

Question 6

when an individual immediately imitates words or sounds they have just heard ?

Answer 6

echolalia

Question 7

what are the structured assessment tools associated with autism ?

Answer 7

ADOS
ADi-R

Question 8

what can be used for aggression and repetitive behaviour ?

Answer 8

risperidone

Question 9

what can be used for ADHD ?

Answer 9

methylphenidate