Lecture 3 Flashcards
DSM V
Combines Qualitative Abnormalities in Reciprocal Social Interaction and Qualitative Abnormalities in Communication
Levels of Language - Functional
spontaneous, echoed or stereotyped
used daily
phrases of 3 or more words
comprehensible to others
LOL - Non functional
uses speech on daily basis
no functional use of 3 word phrases
in least 5 diff words in last month
LOL - No speech
fewer than 5 words total
speech not used on daily basis
Use of other’s body
uses other person to touch things or show what they want
used instead of verbally saying what they want
Delayed Echolalia
“odd” or repetitive phrases
self-commentary
Social Verbalization - Good Use
chats with clear social quality
small talk
SV - Some Use
some social use of language
in response to a question
not just asking for or providing info
SV - No Use
some speech to alert to needs
little or no social use of verbalization
Reciprocal Conversation - Functional
conversation flows
“give and take”
RC - Occasional
often a monologue
limited in flexibilty
RC - Little/No
does not build on conversation
“yes” or “no”
Inappropriate Questions/Statements
“Mom, why is that person fat?”
Pronoun Reversals
Confusion between 1st, 2nd and 3rd person
She/I
He/you
Verbal Rituals
compulsive quality
ritualized patterns
may involve other people
can be disruptive
