Autism Spectrum Disorder Flashcards
what are defining symptoms of autism
deficits in social communication and reciprocal social interactions, unusual or preoccupying interest
autism is a polygenic disorder T/F
True; involves more than one gene
what interacts with genetic susceptibility in autism
environmental risks, older paternal age, abnormalities in the immune system particularly centered around abnormal responses to viral infections
autism should be considered if there are ____ in the child’s language
deviant aspects or regression
are anxiety disorders common in autism
yes, up to 41%, contributes to obsessional behaviors, rigidity, and preference for sameness
What is the CNS pathology described in autism
the overgrowth phenomenon with regional specificity
What part of the brain is enlarged in autism
grey and white matter, frontal and temporal cortices, cerebellum
poor integration of what is seen in autism
neural circuits due to overall brain enlargement
discrepancies between what two things are seen in ASD
verbal and performance IQ in favor of IQ at an earlier age, followed equally around 9 years
what is the core feature of ASD
delayed and/or abnormal language
what is another feature of ASD
difficulty processing visual information
Define central coherence
the ability to derive overall meaning or the bits of environmental information
define social cognition
the ability to identify and interpret socially salient information and compromised theory of mind
define theory of mind
the ability to interpret one’s own and others emotional states, unique motives and perspectives
people with ASD have problems with central coherence T/F
true
