Autism Spectrum syndrome Flashcards
Autism spectrum disorder:
Criteria A: persistent deficits in social “?” and social”?” across multiple contexts.
social communication
and
social interaction
ASD
Deficits in “/”:
for example, abnormal social approach and failure of normal conversation
reduced sharing of interests/emotions
failure to initiate/respond to social interactions
social-emotional reciprocity
ASD
Deficits in”?”
For example, poorly integrated verbal/noverbal communication
Abnormalities in eye contact/’body language
Lack of facial expressions/nonverbal communications
nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction
ASD
Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding “?”.
For example, difficulties adjusting, making friends, no interst in peers
relationships
Autism spectrum disorder:
Criteria B: “?” patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE patterns of behavior/interests, or activities
Autism spectrum disorder:
Criteria D: Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in “?” functioning.
social & occupational = everyday functioning
ASD
The ability to engage with others and share thoughts and feelings:
social-emotional reciprocity
ASD
Prevalence
1% in children
ASD
Symptoms are typically recognized during the ? year of life
2nd (12-24 mo)
First symptoms of ASD frequently involve delayed “?” development, often accompanied by lack of “?” interest/ interactions, odd “?” patterns, unusual “?” patterns
language
lack of social interest/interactions
odd play patterns
unusual cognitive patterns
ASD
the male:female reatio
4:1
Comorbidity:
ASD is frequently associated with “?” impairment and “?” language disorder.
intellectual impairment
structural language disorder
ASD
Risk factors 4
low-birth weight
Older age of mother
Fetal exposure to valproate
genetic mutation
3 severity levels for ASD
Each level: What do they need ?
Level 1 Requiring Support
Level 2 Requiring substancial support
Level 3 Requiring very substantial support
