Historical Def: Aspergers -ANSWER>> restricted, repetitive bxs and unable to hold conversations, lacked
delay in language and cognition - high functioning autism
Historical Def: Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) -ANSWER>> impairment in communication, lack
of interest in people, bizarre responses to environment developed within first 30 months of life
Historical Def: PDD-NOS (Not otherwise specified) -ANSWER>> mild autism, 30 month requirement was
removed, autism became spectrum of conditions
Historical Def: Rett Syndrome -ANSWER>> movement and communication are affected
Historical Def: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder -ANSWER>> reversal in development (supported
autism caused by genetics)
Triad of Primary Impairments -ANSWER>> social communication, social interaction, rigidity of
thinking/social imagination
, Triad: Social communication -ANSWER>> difficulty with verbal/nonverbal communication. Not
understanding meaning of common gestures, facial expressions, or tone of voice.
Triad: Social interaction -ANSWER>> a. Difficulty understanding social rules, behaviors, and
relationships. Appearing indifferent to other people or not understanding how to take turns
Triad: Rigidity -ANSWER>> Difficulty in the development of interpersonal play and imagination. Limited
range of imaginative activities, possibly copied and pursued rigidly and repetitively.
ASD: Red Flags to Early Diagnosis -ANSWER>> Impairment in Social Interactions, Communication,
Repetitive Bx/Restricted Interests, Emotional Regulation
Risk Factors for ASD -ANSWER>> a. Genetics
b. Biological
c. Environmental
d. Having a sibling with ASD
e. Having certain genetic or chromosomal conditions, such as fragile X syndrome or tuberous sclerosis
f. Experiencing complications at birth
g. Being born to older parents
Current (2018) CDC statistics of ASD -ANSWER>> 1 in 59
Common co-morbid diagnosis of ASD -ANSWER>> a. Epilepsy
b. Intellectual disability
c. Sleep disorders
d. Adhd
e. Gastrointestinal disorders
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