Autism Spectrum Disorders Flashcards
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What is the Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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A heterogenous neurodevelopmental disorder w/ widely varying degrees + manifestations
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What are the 3 broad categories of Autism symptoms?
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- Communication deficits
- Social deficits
- Motor behavior deficits
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What communication deficits are part of autism symptoms?
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- Use of speech
- Not using non-verbal body language
- May not understand humor
- Trouble initiating + sustaining conversation
- May talk to themselves constantly, ask questions over and over again, even if they get an answer
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What social deficits are part of autism symptoms?
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- Development lags behind peers
- Shows up around 6mo of age
- No reciprocal smiling, eye contact/ cuddling
- They don’t point to other objects or play w/ other children
- Show tantrums + aggression
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What motor behavior deficits are part of autism symptoms?
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- Typically don’t show crawling, walking, sitting up (motor milestones)
- Stereotypies - twirling, rocking, hand flapping, head banging
- Suck on toys instead of playing w/ them
- Resist change, adhere rigidly to routines
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What are the 3 levels of the Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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- High Functioning Autism
- Autism
- Sever Autism
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What is High Functioning Autism?
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What is autism?
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What is Severe Autism?
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