Autism And Education

Question 1

what does SPELL relate to in the autism.org.uk education programme

Answer 1

S - structure
P - realistic expectations
E - Empathy
L - low arousal
L - links

Question 2

What is ABA?

Answer 2

Applied behaviour analysis, operant conditioning
Causes and consequences of behaviour
Face to face interactions with a therapist, 30-40 hrs/wk
Critisisms, no empathy
No inclusion of family
Poorly researched
NICE do not recommend it
Mattron (2017) suggests more parental day care, crisis solving and working through

Question 3

What are the 3 theories of autism?

Answer 3

The theory of mind, Baron Cohen et al ,85,10,
The theory of executive function , Ozinoff, 91
The theory of central coherence, Frith, 2003

Question 4

What is the theory of mind

Answer 4

The lack of ability to play/imagination and false beliefs. Sally Ann task, Baron cohen 85.

Question 5

What is the theory of executive function

Answer 5

Ozinoff et al.91, Winconsin card game , rules change in the middle, cannot comprehend,
Windows task, choc, cant help but point, impulsivity, lack of inhibition.

Question 6

What is the theory of central coherence?

Answer 6

That there is a processing problem about the world. Cannot see the whole picture and give it meaning. Not susceptible to visual illusions. Happe 99

Question 7

What 3 areas of the brain are activated or under activated in the autistic brain

Answer 7

The temporal lobes - create schemas, context , low
Medial prefrontal cortex - activated
Temporal parietal junction - activated
Burkett 15, ward, 10, frith, 03

Question 8

What are the characteristics of autism, all based on behaviour by wing and Gould 1979

Answer 8

Indifferent
Literal/honest
Do not like change
Narrow interests

Question 9

Apart from autism, what other conditions impact theory of mind

Answer 9

Depression and anxiety

Question 10

Apart from autism , what other conditions are impacted by executive function theory?

Answer 10

ADHD, dyslexia, Hill 2004