Autism Spectrum Disorder Flashcards
what is ASD
complex developmental condition
what does ASD involve
challenges with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior
autism is a…
lifelong disorder
that has high variability in individual presentation
etiology
unknown cause
suspected genetic and environmental risk factors are associated with the dx
unrelated risk factors
vaccination
maternal smoking
assisted reproductive technologies
related risk factors
advanced parental age
birth complications
maternal obesity & diabetes
c-section
birth complications –> related risk factors
associated w/ trauma/ischemia and hypoxia
etiology –> nutrition
deficiency of folic acid, omega 3 and vitamin D
incidence of ASD
1 in 68
who is more likely to be dx w/ ASD
boys 4x more likely
identical twins –> ASD
ASD in one child –> increase the chances of the other having it to 95% (from 36%)
siblings –> ASD
if one child has ASD, the other has a 31% risk of developing ASD
siblings of children with ASD
have a 25-50% increase risk of developing other developmental delays that warrant intervention
neurological abnormalities
brain underconnectivity
glial inflammation
altered fxn of mirror neurons
decrease in…
altered fxn of mirror neurons –>neurological abnormalities
involved in recognition/imitation of motor tasks