Autism Flashcards
1
Q
6 Characteristics of Autism?
A
Infancy, Male 75% mentally retarded Language deficits Emotional Bonds Ritualized behaviour Adjust difficulty
2
Q
How prevalent is it?
A
1 in 150 people
3
Q
How many people believe autism is caused by vaccines?
A
50%
4
Q
2 guys in pictures? Who said quote?
A
Obama
McCain
5
Q
Is autism actually becoming more common?
A
Probably not, loosening of daignostic practices = more diagnoses
6
Q
1980 vs 1994
A
2 Diagnoses relevant to autism, 6 of 6 criteria
5 related, 8 of 16
7
Q
Diagnostic Substitution
A
As autism increases, mental retardation + learning disabilities decrease at same rate
“swapping places”
8
Q
Andrew Wakefield
A
MMR vaccine controversy
Autism vaccine doctor
9
Q
Herd immunity
A
Compromised as of 2009, many parents refusing vaccines
10
Q
2 things to always remember
A
Cognitive Bias
Available evidence to back up claims
