Q2 Autism Flashcards
1
Q
people in the same family or with same genetic risk factors can have _____ autisms
A
- very different
2
Q
which gender is more likely to have autism
A
- male gender
3
Q
autism is characterized by persistent deficits in social ______ and social ______ across multiple contexts
such as
A
- social communication
- social interaction
- social-emotional reciprocity
- nonverbal communication
- relationship difficulties
4
Q
autism is characterized by ______, ______ patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
such as
A
- restricted, repetitive
- stereotypic movement disorder
- routine/ritual
- highly restricted/fixated interests
- sensory differences
5
Q
autism is present in the _____ developmental period
A
- early
6
Q
is autism accounted for by intellectual disability
A
- no
7
Q
screen at what age for autism
A
- 18-24 months
8
Q
how PCP can screen for autism
A
- head circumference (increased head size)
- review milestones
- vision and hearing test
- neurological exam
9
Q
treatment for autism
A
- behavioral/educational
- speech therapy
- OT/PT
10
Q
is there any medicine for autism itself
A
- no
11
Q
positive factors for autism
A
- joint attention present
- functional play skills
- higher IQ
- early identification and intervention
- inclusion with typical peers
12
Q
negative factors for autism
A
- no joint attention by age 4
- no functional speech by age 5
- intellectual/developmental disabilities
- seizures or other neuro problems
- lack of treatment
13
Q
factors that lead to increased mortality rate in autism
A
- running away from home
- epilepsy
- suicidality
