Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD) Development

Question 1

what type of developmental problem is ASD

Answer 1

deviation

Question 2

what is the triad of developmental deviation seen in ASD

Answer 2

communication, social interaction, flexibility of thought/imagination

Question 3

describe how receptive language development is affected in ASD

Answer 3

delayed, expressive > receptive, abstract language is difficult, visually more able

Question 4

describe how expressive language development is affected in ASD

Answer 4

delayed, echoes, odd intonation/pitch, chunks of video speak

Question 5

give some examples of social interaction seen with ASD

Answer 5

joint attention and referencing, turn-taking, social rules, unable to share pleasure, empathy + relationships affected

Question 6

describe how flexibility of thought and flexibility is affected in ASD

Answer 6

theory of mind, concrete and literal, concept of time, routines, ritualistic behviour

Question 7

describe the sensory issues and aspects affected in ASD

Answer 7

fussy eater, sleep, toilet training, hair washing, nail cutting, noise