Childhood disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is autism spectrum disorder?
A
Autism with symptoms that range from mildly to severely disabling
2
Q
When autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed?
A
Impaired social communication and obsessive interests
3
Q
What are autism factors?
A
Genetics, infection during pregnancy, maternal age
4
Q
What is down syndrome?
A
Person has three copies of 21st chromosome
5
Q
What is factor that causes down syndrom?
A
Maternal age (40+)
6
Q
What are symptoms of down syndrom?
A
Facial features, low to moderate intellectual abilities
7
Q
What is dyslexia?
A
Pronounced difficulty with reading
