Chapter 11 Flashcards
How is Autism now being recognized?
That it is actually a spectrum of disorders representing complex developmental disabilities with considerable variability in clinical presentation.
List the eight core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Social communication, social imitation, joint attention, social attention, face perception, functional and symbolic play, communication abilities, restrictive and repetitive behavior and interests.
What does “shared” or “joint” attention refer to?
The ability to “coordinate” attention between interactive social partners with respect to objects or events in order to share an awareness of the objects or events.
Face recognition abilities are essential for what?
For the development of interpersonal relationships.
How is the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder made?
It is based on behavioral symptoms symptoms and developmental history.
What is the reason DSM-5 does not specify an age of symptom onset?
The DSM-5 allows for diagnosis in middle childhood or adulthood acknowledging that that symptoms may not manifest themselves until social demands exceed limit capacities.
What symptoms does a clinical consider when diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Language disorder or intellectual disability
What are the common comorbid psychiatric conditions Autism Spectrum Disorder often associated with?
Internalizing disorders (anxiety and depression) and externalizing disorders (ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders).
What is the approximate ratio of males to females who have been diagnosed ASD.
The ration of males to females with ASD is approximately 4-5 males: 1 female
What is the single theory that suggests an underlying cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
ASD may be caused by abnormal cell growth during the early stages of prenatal and postnatal brain development.
Can Autism Spectrum Disorder be predicated by any such behavior or deficit?
No
