Chapter 8- Autism Spectrum Disorder Flashcards
Theory of minds
Able to attribute mental states to others, develops through joint attention (mental).
Social Cognition
How we think about our social world, Learning from others, Learning about others (Social=others)
Affective social competence
Experience emotion, Send emotional messages, Read others’ emotions (emotions)
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Definition of ASD
Social and communication deficits & repetitive behaviours and fixated interests.
Prevalence of ASD
Mostly boys and 1 in 68
Comorbidity of ASD
IDD, ADHD, Tics, Mood/Anxiety
Causes of ASD
Genes/Heridity, physiological factors, Growth dysregulation hypothesis, Mirror neuron system, Central coherence hypothesis
Growth dysregulation hypothesis
Brain growth without guidance
Mirror neuron system
Deficit in the mirror neuron system
Splinter skills
Abilities higher than expected
Savant abilities
Exceptional higher than average (~10%)
2 types of treatment for ASD
Pharmacological and psychological
Pharmacological Treatment
Antidepressants, stimulants, neuroleptics and not specific to ASD
Psychological Treatment
Emphasize social and behavioural techniques
