Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 1

What social skills may be affected with ASD?

Answer 1

• Social/communication skill limitations
• non-verbal skills
• Difficulty developing relationships

Question 2

ASD do they prefer a routine or are all over the place?

Answer 2

• Routine based
• Highly focused interest

Question 3

Issues with sensation?

Answer 3

Sensory Processing issues:

• Hypo or Hyper Reactive to Sensory Input

Question 4

Patients of are Hypo-reactive to sensory input present with?

Answer 4

Sensory Seek Behavior:

• Want to feel more things
• likes touch

Question 5

Patients of are Hyper-reactive to sensory input present with?

Answer 5

Sensory Avoiding Behaviors:

• Get overstimulated easily
• picky with food textures

Question 6

Type of information to give a patient with ASD?

Answer 6

Specific information/cues

Question 7

When trying to come up with interventions is it best to keep them alone or with other kids?

Answer 7

• Social try integrating treatments with other children

Question 8

Interventions: consistency or variability?

Answer 8

Consistency

Question 9

Sequencing techniques to use with ASD?

Answer 9

First, then sequencing