exam 2 ASD

Question 1

Parallel play

Answer 1

playing next to another but not interacting and engaging in play directly with them

Question 2

Monotropic cognitive
style

Answer 2

a distinct cognitive style characterized by a strong concentration on specific interests or activities

Question 3

Shared enjoyment

Answer 3

playing with toys, talking, or enjoying an activity because of the joy of the interaction with another person.

Question 4

Instrumental gesture

Answer 4

a gesture that replaces words

shaking head yes/no, waving hand for hello

Question 5

Emotional gesture

Answer 5

a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an emotion, idea, or attitude

ex: crossing arms when mad

Question 6

Theory of mind

Answer 6

ability to interpret the thoughts, beliefs, and emotions of others

Question 7

Intellectual disability

Answer 7

deficits in intellectual functioning, IQ below 70

difficult social and conceptual skills, no repetitive behaviors

Question 8

Gross Developmental
Delay

Answer 8

kids under 5, no social or behavorial markers, delay in multiple domains, delays in motor skills

Question 9

What are the two main criteria for ASD?

Answer 9

deficits in social communication and restricted repetitive behaviors

Question 10

What is the main distinguishing factor between ASD and ID/GDD?

Answer 10

no repetitive behaviors and no abnormal social difficulties

Question 11

Describe what social communication deficits look like in early childhood.

Answer 11

inconsisten use of early preverbal communications

miss declarative gestures

do not show use of pragmatic language

does not use expressive gestures to convey feelings

Question 12

Describe what RRB’s are and provide examples.

Answer 12

repetitive restrictive behaviors

high frewuency repetition, echolalia, repetitive sensory and motor behaviors, stimming