AUTISM: EXTRA CREDIT

Question 1

What is the “triad of symptoms” seen in ASD?

Answer 1

1. Qualitative impairments in social skills.
2. Qualitative impairments in communication.
3. Presence of ritualistic, repetitive activities and interests.

Question 2

Diagnosing an ASD requires searching for…

Answer 2

CLUSTER of behaviors.

Question 3

Name 2 previously acquired skills that show a clinically significant loss (before age 10):

Answer 3

1. Expressive or receptive language
2. Social skills or adaptive behavior
3. Bowel/Bladder control
4. Play
5. Motor skills

Question 4

2 treatment strategies of ASD:

Answer 4

1. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

2. Visual Cues/Support (PECS)

Question 5

ASD is 4 times more likely to occur in…

Answer 5

MALES than in FEMALES.

Question 6

ASD diagnosis is purely…

Answer 6

BEHAVIORALLY based.

Question 7

Behaviors inherent to ASD must be present…

Answer 7

PRIOR TO THREE YEARS OF AGE to warrant diagnosis.