Autism

Question 1

Define

What does the triad include?

When does it usually present?

Who is it 4 times more commoner in?

What about aspergers?

Answer 1

Developmental disorder

Social
Speech
Rigid behaviours

2-4 yrs

Boys

Symptoms mild and speech is fine

Question 2

S+S

Impaired social interaction

Answer 2

Few friends
Gaze avoidance
Unawareness of others feelings

Question 3

S+S

Speech and language disorder

Answer 3

Missed speech milestones
Reduce gestures and facial expression
Pedantic and over-literal and limited imagination

Question 4

S+S

Behaviours

Answer 4

Routines imposed on self and others otherwise tantrums

Stereotypies - repeated, non goal-directed behaviours including hand flicking, head banging and tiptoe gait.

Question 5

S+S

Others

Answer 5

Learning difficulties

Seizures

Question 6

Management

Answer 6

Psychosocial support for child and parents
Speech therapy
Special schooling
Applied behavioural analysis (ABA) - behaviours modification therapy focusing on rituals language and social skills.