PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDER or AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Question 1

Characterized by impairment in social and communication skills and the display of stereotypical behaviors

Answer 1

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 2

Marked by deficit in language, perceptual motor development and the inability to function well in social setting

Answer 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 3

What age can we diagnose ASD most often

Answer 3

2 to 3 yrs old

Question 4

Assessment

Answer 4

Impairment or absent in communication
Echolalia
Bizarre response
Attachment to odd objects
Repetitive hand movements
Difficult to gain child attention
Aggressive action
Labile mood
Over response
Long term memory
Savant skills
Recall dates and spoken words

Question 5

Therapeutic Management

Answer 5

Need intensive therapy to learn improved communication teaching
Parental support to learn self care and proceed with therapy