Autism Flashcards
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How is asd diagnosed?
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Based on behaviour
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What type of disorder is autism?
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Developmental
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What are the features of the triad of impairment?
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Deficits in social interaction
Deficits in language and communication
Restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests
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What are the symptoms of the deficits in social interaction?
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Unusual use of eye gaze Unusual gesture Unusual posture Unusual facial expressions Lack of reciprocal social and emotional interest in others Delayed development of pointing
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What are the symptoms of language and communication?
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Delay in spoken language development
Repetition (intermediate echolalia and delayed echolalia)
Idiosyncratic language
Unusual intonation/stress/ funny accents
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What are the symptoms of the restrictive and repetitive behaviours?
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In younger individuals: Focus on sensory stimuli Stereotypical motor mannerisms Apparent absence of imaginary play In older individuals: Topics of pre occupation Difficulties in flexible thinking Unusual/ limited imaginary play
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What did DSM V change ?
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Made it into asd
Made thee triad two domains: social communication and interaction and restricted and repetitive behaviours
