Autism Flashcards
An SLPS L P works with a 4-year-old patient diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The patient is nonverbal, does not have a functional communication system, and does not follow simple directions. Which of the following communicative target goals is most appropriate for the SLPS L P to prioritize for the patient?
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During a speech-language evaluation at a preschool, a child has difficulty with receptive language tasks and responds with only one-word utterances to expressive language items. The child’s eye contact is poor throughout the session. When observed with the other children in class, the child does not engage with peers but prefers self-stimulating behaviors such as flapping arms and throwing papers up in the air. According to the child’s teacher, these are typical behaviors for the child. Given the data obtained, which of the following steps is most appropriate for the SLPS L P to take next?
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According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSMD S M-5™) criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASDASD) and social communication disorder (SCDSCD), which of the following characteristics best helps an SLPS L P provide a differential diagnosis for ASDA S D instead of SCDS C D?
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