Week 4 - Supporting Individuals with Autism

Question 1

Describe the severity level of Level 3 ASD in the DSM-5.

Answer 1

requiring very substantial support

Question 2

Describe the severity level of Level 2 ASD in the DSM-5.

Answer 2

requiring substantial support

Question 3

Describe the severity level of Level 1 ASD in the DSM-5.

Answer 3

requiring support

Question 4

1 in how many children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD?

Answer 4

1 in 54 children.

Question 5

Despite state variation what is the median age of diagnosis for ASD?

Answer 5

52 months

Question 6

the different diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders, subcategories of symptoms manifestations and the different patterns of behaviors within each subcategory: “autistic like” behaviors of children without a clear diagnosis, levels of severity of autism symptoms (autism, PDD, etc.), behavioral subcategories and relation to sensory processing.

Answer 6

the ASD spectrum

Question 7

Children and adolescents with ASD are an at-risk population for what?

Answer 7

being overweight/obese

Question 8

what % of children and adolescents with autism were overweight?

Answer 8

33.6%

Question 9

what % of children and adolescents with autism were obese?

Answer 9

18%

Question 10

adolescents with autism are about how many times more likely to be overweight than neurotypical peers?

Answer 10

2 times

Question 11

Describe the autonomic dysfunction paradox of ASD.

Answer 11

• high activity levels (up to a point) do not lead to an increase of heart rate, sweating and facial redness.
• low activity levels present with restlessness, increased stereotypical behaviors, high heart rate and sweat.

Question 12

Name 4 general categories of OT interventions for ASD.

Answer 12

• sensory regulation
• emotional regulation
• social participation
• functional independence

Question 13

What is the catalyst?

Answer 13

homeostasis (increase regulation capital)

Question 14

Name 6 signs of disregulation.

Answer 14

1. stereotypical behaviors and scripting (OCD) increase
2. echolalic behavior, screams, laughs, etc.
3. increase in frequency/intensity of self injurious behavior
4. changes in attention
5. changes in reaction time
6. changes in breathing

Question 15

fewer supports, adaptations in the classroom, work with students as part of larger group in class

Answer 15

Tier 1 Strategy List for working with students with ASD

Question 16

providing more individualized protocols and programs, more specific sensory tools, creating more individual work spaces in the classroom

Answer 16

Tier 2 Strategy List for working with students with ASD

Question 17

breakdown into sensory regulation, more intensive, very spelled out sensory diet, educate teachers and parents, etc.

Answer 17

Tier 3 Strategy List for working with students with ASD