Lp 26

Question 1

-high functioning end of ASD
-have difficulty with social interactions
-exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive hebaviours
-may have delayed motor development
-some demonstrate precocious vocabulary, often in a highly specialized field of interest

Answer 1

Asperger syndrome

Question 2

-limited/inappropriate social interactions
-robotic/ repetitive speech
-challenges with nonverbal communication
-tendency to discuss self rather than others
-inability to understand social/ emotional issues
-inability to understand non-literal phrases
-lack of eye contact
-obsession with specific topics
-one-sided conversations
-awkward movements and/or mannerisms

Answer 2

Asperger syndrome behaviours

Question 3

Diagnosis applied to people on the spectrum who do not fully meet criteria for another ASD
-can occur in conjunction with a wide spectrum of intellectual ability
-defining features are significant challenges in social & language development

Answer 3

Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS0

Question 4

A.k.a heller syndrome
-loss of previously acquired language & social skills
-social & emotional development also regress (impaired ability to relate with others)
-generally manifests by 4th yr of life, after at least 2 yrs of normal development
-social, communication, & behavioural features resemble those of autistic disorder
-restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped patterns of behaviour, interests & activities occur
-previously acquired motor skills are lost

Answer 4

Childhood disintegrative disorder

Question 5

-some children with autism have identifiable genetic condition that affects rain development
-single gene disorders appear to affect 15%-20% of those with ASD

Answer 5

Genetic disorders

Question 6

-affects up to 85% of children with ASD
-conditions range in severity
-pn d/t GI issues can prompt behavioural changes
-appropriate treatment can improve behaviour & quality of life

Answer 6

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders

Question 7

-in as many as 39% of people with autism
-people with autism may experience more than one type of seizure
(Easiest to recognize in the tonic-clonic grand mal)
(Others may be apparent only with electroencephalogram (EEG) testing)
-seizures associated with autism tend to start in either early childhood or adolescence, but they may occur at any time

Answer 7

Seizure disorders

Question 8

-common among children & adolescents with autism (may affect adults)
-doctors will suggest strategies to help

Answer 8

Sleep dysfunction

Question 9

-tendency to eat things that are not food
-norm part of development 18-24 months old
-some people with autism (and other development disabilities) continue to eat non-food items

Answer 9

Pica

Question 10

-between 40% and 70% of people with ASD have at least one co-occurring mental health problem
-common problems include anxiety, depression, anger
-many people struggle with more than one problem

Answer 10

Mental health