Neurodevelopmental Disorders Flashcards
True or false: Only males can have autism
False
True or false: Autism can only be diagnosed in childhood
False
True or false: Autism can be cured
False
What is the reality of research done on autistic individuals?
Almost all of the research done on these conditions were down with young white males
What are some myths about autism?
Autistic people are either high functioning or low functioning
Autism doesn’t occur in AFAB/POC
You can always tell when someone is autistic
You should say person with autism
There weren’t this many autistic people 40 years ago
What are some signs of autism?
The way a person socializes and communicates
The way they imagine
If they have a narrow range of interests, routines, and repetitive behaviour
Gestures and non-verbal communication
Sensory responses
What are common signs of ADHD in children?
Taking a long time to complete assignments
Trouble staying on task
Difficulty staying still
What are common signs of ADHD in adults?
Trouble listening during conversations
Becoming bored easily
Taking a long time to complete work-related tasks
What are some causes of autism?
The exact cause is unknown
Strong genetic component
Certain pollutants or drugs
What are some neurobiological underpinnings of autism?
Short-range over-connectivity vs long-range under-connectivity
Larger hippocampus
Larger/smaller amygdala
Differences in cortical thickness
What are the behavioural outcomes of autistic adults?
High rates of burnout High rates of suicide High rates of depression Difficulty unmasking, making friends, identifying who they truly are Age regression/loss of abilities
Is there an overlap between ADHD and autism?
No
If someone exhibits traits of both, they likely have both conditions
