Autism disorders Flashcards
diagnostic criteria A of autism- social communication
socio-emotional reciprocity
deficits in non verbal communicative behaviors used for social interactions
developing, maintaining and understanding relationships
diagnostic criteria B of autism- restricted, repetitive pattern of behavior
stereotyped or repetitive movements, use of speech or objects
insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines or ritualized patterns of verbal or non- verbal behavior
highly restricted, fixated interests
sensory hyper/hypoactivity
what falls under autism spectrum disorder
childhood autism kanner's autism high functioning autism Asperger's PDD-NOS Childhood disintegrative disorder Rett syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with ASD
red flags for ASD
- Not responding to name by 12 months
- Not pointing at objects to show interest by 14
months - No pretend play by 18 months
- Avoiding eye contact and wanting to be alone
- Trouble understanding other peoples feelings or
talking about their own feelings - Delayed speech and language skills
- Repeating words or phrases over and over
(echolalia) - Giving answers unrelated to questions
- Getting upset by minor change in routines
- Having obsessional interests
- Hand flapping, body rocking, spinning in
circles - Unusual reaction to sound, smell, taste,
look or fee
specifiers of autism spectrum disorders
intellectual disability
language impairment
associated with known medical/genetic condition
with Catania
associated with another neurodevelopmental, mental or behavioral disorder
management of ASD
family centered rather than purely child CBT visual scheduling applied behavior analysis social stories early start Denver model early intensive behavioral intervention
assessment approach to ASD
observation- different settings ( play, interaction, comprehend and use language ) cognitive assessment (verbal, attention, memory, planning) speech language and OT
