Autism and ADD/ADHD (Week 8) Flashcards
Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are examples of what kind of disorder?
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
Pervasive devlopmental delay-not otherwise specified, Autism, and Asperger Syndome are 3 types of this disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
3 main impacts of ASD?
communication, behaviors, social interaction
T/F: PDD-NOS usually have a lower IQ than those on the Autism Spectrum (Aspergers)
True
temporal lobe (3) differences in children with autism?
mitochondrial
decrease hippocampal and amygdala density
hypofusion
What is Theory of Mind?
perspective taking; attribute mental states to both you and another person and understanding that other peoples perspectives may be different than yours
Theory of Mind is a connection of what two lobes?
temporal and parietal
Example of theory of mind task
false belief task
What is “preservation”?
using repetitive words or phrases
What is “Echolalia”?
copying words that other people say
What is “Prosody”?
sing song, robotic, or imitative
3 screening tools for autism?
MCHAT
CAST
ASSQ
2 Diagnostic tools for autism
ADI-R
ADOS-2
4 pharmacology management options for autism
anti-seizure
anti-psychotic
anti-depressants
stimulant (for hyperactivity)
What is a very common syndrome seen with autism?
down syndrome
This treatment model for autism allows for the therapist to guide the sessions by using a reward system to teach language skills and behavioral modification?
Applied Behavioral Approach (ABA)
This treatment model for autism allows for the child to guide the therapy by building relationships?
Floor Time
Developmental individual difference relationship based (DIR)
What is the Denver Model?
a combination of DIR and ABA
This treatment model for autism allows for children to transition from early intervention to school?
Learning experiences: an alternative program for preschoolers and parents (LEAP)
Most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood?
ADD/ADHD
What age is ADD/ADHD commonly diagnosed by?
12 years old
What are the differences between boys and girls who have ADHD/ADD?
boys- hyperactive
girls- inattentive
Brain imaging and ADHD studies reveal what ?
less cerebral volume
decrease activity in the frontal lobe
decrease serotonin and glutamate
3 symptoms of ADHD
inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity
what 2 things are required for a diagnosis of ADHD?
in > 2 settings
longer than 6 months
