ASD class topic 1
1911 Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler used autism to refer to - correct answer-one group of
symptoms he observed in adult schizophrenia,during the 40-60's autism was viewed as a
childlike version of adult schizophrenia
5 Characteristics or dimensions of autism - correct answer-social, communication, cognitive,
interests, sensory; each has a range, or "spectrum", of expression
anything that affects the funcitioning of the ... - correct answer-CNS can trigger the
symptoms of autism
Autism as a developmental disorder - correct answer-autism symptoms change over time
with the influence of various developmental factors, autism is affected by development at the
same time that autism affects development, experiences of individuals with autism differs
from others such as the course of development is changed
autism comes from the Greek word.. - correct answer-autos meaning "self"
Autism is a... - correct answer-neurodevelopmental disorder caused by specific parts of the
brain not functioning as we would expect
autism symptoms present in some children by... - correct answer-12 months, no clear
difference at 6 months; may one day be able to look at brain for differences
BAP - correct answer-broader autism phenotype, broader features of autism but do not meet
specific criteria
bettelheim believed children with ASD did not... - correct answer-feel loved by their mothers
and retreated into a world of their own
boys are ... times more affected than girls - correct answer-4, prevalence rate 1 in 68
Chromosomal abnormalities - correct answer-specific chromosomal abnormalities such as
fragile x syndrome can cause a child to develop characteristics of autistic disorder; but at this
point the vast majority of cases of autism are idiopathic, which means the cause in unknown
Classification systems of ASD - correct answer-Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
cognitive differences/ difficulties - correct answer-disengaging attention (get "stuck"), delayed
theory of mind, weak central coherence, impaired executive function
cognitive- characteristics of ASD - correct answer-profound learning problems, focused on
sensory qualities of objects; unusual learning style with relatively advanced skills in
, engineering-type areas (eg. jigsaw puzzles or technical drawing); average to precocious
academic abilities; may have poor organization skills
communication- characteristics of ASD - correct answer-no spoken language; limited speech
(may require prompts), echolalia; significant pragmatic difficulties; remarkable verbal fluency,
but unable to recognize others' lack of interest
dichotomy of regression/no regression - correct answer-mixed findings across studies on
how a history of regression affects later functioning; no differences in current functioning of
young children with ASD across onset patterns- manner in which symptoms emerge early in
life has limited value in predicting prognosis a few years post-onset
DSM - correct answer-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders- only in the US,
used by clinicians and researchers, gives us a tool to be on the same page
DSM-4 old umbrella - correct answer-pervasive developmental disorders- had autism,
PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
DSM-5 criteria specify if... - correct answer-with or without accompanying ID, accompanying
language impairment, associated with a know medical or genetic condition or environmental
factor, associated with another neurodevelopmental, mental, or behavioral disorder
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder - correct answer-1) persistent
deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts (must have
three currently or by history, must specify severity) 2) restricted, repetitive patterns of
behavior, interests, or activities (must have two currently or by history, must specify severity)
3
DSM-5 domain- restricted, repetitive patterns - correct answer-2a- stereotyped or repetitive
motor movements, use objects, or speech
b-insistence on sameness,inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns or verbal
nonverbal behavior
c- highly restricted fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus
d- hyper or hypo-reactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the
environment
DSM-5 domain- social communication and social interaction - correct answer-1)a- deficits in
social-emotional reciprocity, ranging from abnormal social approach and failure of normal
back and forth conversation, to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect, to failure to
initiate or respond to social interactions
b- deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging from
poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication to abnormalities in eye contact and
body language or deficits in understanding use of gestures to a total lack of facial
expressions and nonverbal communication
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