Autism/Development Flashcards
Example of a behavioral screening test:
Pediatric Symptom Checklist
Autism spectrum disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in: (3)
- Social Interaction 2. Verbal/non-verbal communcation 3. Repetitive behaviors
2 Main aspects of Autism as characterized by DSM V
- Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction 2. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities.
In ASD, symptoms must be present in _____ ______
early development
Symptoms may not become manifest until ________
social demands exceed limited capacities
____ looks at new cases, while ____ looks at all current cases
Incidence Prevalence
proportion of existing cases in a population of people at risk
prevalence
proportion of new cases in a population of people at risk
incidence
Classic example of language delay in ASD
not responding to name
Screening instrument for ASD:
M-CHAT
2 substances that Jenny McCarthy thinks cause autism:
MMR vaccine Thimerosal
Autonomy
Rule of self that is free from controlling interferences of others and from personal limitations that prevent meaningful choice
Benficence
Duty to act in patient’s best interest
Non-maleficence
‘Do no harm’
Equality
Treat similarly situated patients similarly; allocate resources justly.