autism spectrum disorder

Question 1

autistic triad

Answer 1

restriction of

1. communication
2. social interaction
3. flexibility of thought/imagination

Question 2

no flexibility of thought/ imagination causes

Answer 2

• theory of mind (autistic people can’t understand that other people have thought, emotions and opinions)
• concrete and very literal thoughts understanding
• ritualistic beahvious and extremely resistant to change

Question 3

communications problems results in

Answer 3

• delayed receptive and expressive language
• inability to maintain eye contact and use/understand facial expressions and hand gestures appropriately
• difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation due to restricted interests
• lack of awareness of the reciprocal nature of a conversation

Question 4

sensory issues in autism spectrum disorder

Answer 4

texture of clothes, hair cuts, noise and toilet training