Pediatrics: Interventions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 1

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 1

• Developmental disorder that appears in the first three years of life and impacts the brains normal development social and communication skills

Question 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impairments

Answer 2

• Verbal and Non verbal communication
• Social interaction
• Atypical play skills

Question 3

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impairments

Answer 3

• Decreased coordination
• High level balance impairments
• Occasional strength and ROM deficits
• Sensory impairments

Question 4

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Ambulation

Answer 4

• Typically not impacted

- Higher level mobility tasks typically more impacted

Question 5

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Treatment Routine

Answer 5

• Patients prefer familiar people and routines