autism symptoms and features Flashcards
1
Q
what is an allistic person
A
someone without autism
2
Q
what percentage of those diagnosed are male
A
75
3
Q
what are the triad of impairment
A
imagination
communication
social interaction
4
Q
give an example of a social interaction impairement
A
prefers to be alone
struggles with 2 way convo
struggles to form relationship
5
Q
give an example of a communication impairement
A
non verbal
doesnt use facial expressions
delayed speech and language
6
Q
give an example of a imagination impairement
A
repetitive play
restricted interests
7
Q
what is an autistic savant
A
individuals diagnosed with autism who appear to have a particular skill or extraordinary mental ability
8
Q
how many autistics have special skills
A
10%
9
Q
what type of disorder is autism
A
developmental disorder cannot be cured
