Autism Flashcards
Autism
developmental disorder, significant in social interaction, communication, engagement in repetitive behaviors & overly restricted interests
Impacted
1/44 children are affected, boys 4x more likely, children w/ family hist.
Behaviors/Characteristics of someone w/ autism
repetitive behaviors, problems with social communication & interactions
Risk factors of autism?
no single cause; data suggests that autism results from different sets of causal factors (gen, neurobiological, behavioral)
Signs & symptoms typically associated with autism?
deficits with social skills, communication skills, behavior
sensory, emotional, cognitive
spectrum disorder
condition that affects the brain development & social interaction
How can autism be diagnosed?
norm-referenced tests, criterion-referenced tests, checklists, rating scales, observation
Who is involved w/ assessing autism?
slp, pediatrician, neurological, OT, PT, Development specialist
What should we incorporate into an assessment for someone who we suspect has autism?
careful obs., history and physical exam, records, developmental assessment
Role of early intervention w/ autism?
brains high plasticity, can lead to significant improvements, socialization skills, sets for academic success
early intervention
through evidence-based practice,
might work on:
-speech/articulation
-social skills
-fig. language
-receptive/expressive language
-AAC
