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