Autism

Question 1

Core features of Autism Disorders

Answer 1

Communication impairment. (Verbal and nonverbal)
Social Defects (cue reading)
Repetitive behaviors and restricted interests (not just in OCD)

Question 2

Classical (narrow) Autism

Answer 2

Low functioning autism spectrum disorder

Relatively rare. Increased cognitive impairment

Question 3

Broad spectrum autism

Answer 3

More common. Average (or even superior) intelligence
Includes higher functioning subtypes
Carly’s cAfe video.

Question 4

Social deficits seen in autism

Answer 4

Cue reading problems
Theory of Mind
REgardless of IQ they are socially and emotionally immature (like children)