autism Flashcards
neurodivergent and neurotypical
neurodivergent—autism and ADHD, does NOT align w the social expectation
in DSM-5-TR autism spectrum disorder is classifies as
neurodevelopment disorder
under autism spectrum–criteria A refers to
deficit in social skills
under autism spectrum—criteria B
repetitive behaviour / limited interest / hyper-hypo sensitive to external stimulus / inflexible adherence to routine
how it is diagnosed
two specialists at least
psychometirc toll
interview w the family / partner / school / the person
autism spectrum showing that non-one autism patient is the same and may have different severity in different domains Y/N
Y
the prevalence has been increased Y/N
Y
contributors for autism
genetic
paternal (age / medication use / even air pollution)
comorbodities
neurodevelopment-ADHD
psychological–depression anxity
physical—epilepsy
stigma disadvantage
higher rate for poverty
higher rate of unemployment
more susceptible to abuse
2022 national autism strategy
diagnostic support
economic support
social inclusion
national roadmap to improve the wellbeing
psychological support
to manage specific-challenging (cool kids)
co-existing condition (beat the blue)
pharmacological support
for co-occuring condition
institutional
make a more friendly environment for autism patient