Lecture 6 - Stereotyped Behaviours and Sensory Issues

Question 1

Unusual Pre-occupations

Answer 1

odd or particular in quality
repetitive or stereotyped
exists in presence or absence of stimuli
toilets, stop signs

Question 2

Circumscribed Interests

Answer 2

often seen as a pre-condition to ASD
unusual depth of interest
obsessive

Question 3

Repetitive use of objects or interests in parts

Answer 3

Nonfunctional
Focus on parts of an object or use of parts
eg. spinning a wheel of a car

Question 4

Complusions

Answer 4

fixed set of sequences that must be completed in order

agitated or distressed if not done properly

Question 5

Rituals

Answer 5

sequence that is fixed and ordered

eg. tapping table before eating

Question 6

Unusual sensory interests

Answer 6

licking toys cars

smelling tables

Question 7

Sensory reactivity

Answer 7

hypersensitive/hypo to stimuli or pain

Question 8

Noise

Answer 8

flushing toilets, cars beeping

cause screaming or covering of ears

Question 9

Smell

Answer 9

perfumes, food

cause negativ reaction

Question 10

Touch

Answer 10

Predictable reactions to certain textures

Question 11

Changes in environment

Answer 11

moving the couch to a different spot or microwave

causes distress and an inability to use those objects

Question 12

Unusual Attachment to Objects

Answer 12

Longer than 3 months
can’t go without it
focus on unusual