Autism Spectrum Disorders

Question 1

What are some abnormalities in reciprocal social interaction in autism?

Answer 1

Orienting to name
Eye contact
Insensitivity to others emotions and social context
Integration of social, emotional and communicative behaviour
Interest in other children
Ability to share excitement
Comfort seeking/giving

Question 2

What are qualitative abnormalities in commu ovation in autism?

Answer 2

Language delay without non verbal compensation
Limited social chat
One way conversation (little professor)
Stereotyped repetitive use of language
Reduced social-imitative/imaginative play

Question 3

What repetitive behaviours are seen in autism?

Answer 3

Circumscribed interests
Unusual preoccupations
Rituals/compulsions
Motor stereotypies
Difficulties with change
Sensory sensitivity

Question 4

What is the age of onset of typical behaviours in autism?

Answer 4

Before 36 months

Question 5

What are the criteria for ASD in the DSM 5

Answer 5

Persistent deficits in ability to initiate and sustain social interaction and communication

Restricted repetitive and inflexible patterns of behaviours or activities including sensory sensitivities and interests

Question 6

What other neurodevelopmental disorders is autism associated with?

Answer 6

Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
ADHD (30%)
Tics (10%)
Developmental coordination disorder (70%)
Epilepsy (5%)