Autism Spectrum Disorder Flashcards
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What is Rett’s disorder?
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One of the diseases of Autism Rare X-Linked dominant condition Almost exclusive to females Developmental regression at 6-18M with autism symptoms • Seizures , H ypoton i a • Choreoathetoid movements e.g handwringing • Episodic overbreathing • Uncontrolled laughter
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What is Childhood disintegrative disorder?
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One of the autism spectrum disorders M>F • Abrupt motor and verbal • regression between 2-6yrs • with autism symptoms • Lifelong generalised learning difficulty
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What is the theory of mind
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Having a social imagination
To be able to attribute mental states (beliefs, intents, desires,
pretending, knowledge) to oneself and others
Understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are
different from one’s own
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Lack of theory of mind clinical picture
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You find it hard to imagine that other people think and feel things
that are different to your own thoughts and feelings.
5
Q
In autistic spectrum disorder, when an individual immediately imitates
words or sounds they have just heard, this is known as……..
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Echolalia
6
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What is mirror neuron dysfunction in autism
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There is no empathy so the Boy can’t put himself in an other person’s position
