case 13: austism spectrum disorer Flashcards
what is the most impaired functioning for a kid with ASD
social and language skills
what is a Classification used for children with “atypical autism”; individuals display some of the characteristics of typical autism, but demonstrate different onset, severity, or lack some characteristics of classic autism. This has changed under the implementation of DSM-V and this diagnosis is included under the diagnosis of ASD, with a severity level defined.2
PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDER, NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (PDD-NOS
define STEREOTYPY
Ritualistic movement pattern or behavior; when seen in children with a diagnosis of ASD, these movement patterns are considered secondary to the diagnosis.
what is the general PT POC/goals for a child with ASD
address bilateral coordination , balance and motor planning
what are PT interventions for a child with ASD
developmental activities addressing balance and coordination
gait training
aquatics for proprioception and strengthening
precautions during PT for a child with ASD
be aware of child’s sensory system tendencies toward overstimulation
complications interfering with PT for a child with ASD
difficulty with various sensory stimulus , becoming overwhelmed by sounds , visual input , and/or tactile stimuli
what is the most rapidly growing diagnostic category in childhood
ASD
is there a specific causes for autism
no
what are risk factors for ASD
advanced parental age
sex of child (Males are higher)
fam hx
whar are common comorbidites in children with diagnosis of ASD
fragile X
tuberous sclerosis
tourette syndrome
epilepsy
prematuritity
what is often noticed before lamguage and social delayed are noted in kids with ASD
motor skills
what are reliable tools that are appropriate to assess motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (grade a)
The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (MABC- 2)
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2)
what are 3 motor impairments that could be included with kids with ASD
low mm tone
early difficulty with head control
early asymmetries in use of arms
what is a valid and reliable outcome measure for evaluating bilateral coordination in children with ASD
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (2nd edition; BOT- 2)
Treatments that are proving effective for children with ASD in improving motor functioning include what 3 things
A. Hippotherapy
B. Aquatics
C. Repetitive play activities
