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ASD GUIDEwho first described autism spectrum disorders? - answerLeo Kanner, 1943
What are the 3 characteristics Michael Rutter published in 1996 that are ALWAYS
present in kids with ASD? - answer1. Failure to develop social relationships (not IDD
characteristic)
2. language retardations with impaired comprehension
3. ritualistic or compulsive behaviors
what are characteristics of kids with ASD? - answer1. lack eye contact
2. do not like to be physically touched
3. lack theory of mind
4. communication difficulties = aggressive behaviors
is autism neurological? - answeryes
by what percent has the number of children with ASD increased since 1992? -
answer500%
is autism likely to be genetic? - answeryes
what are autism spectrum disorders? - answerautism
rett syndrome
aspergers syndrome
childhood ? disorders
what are a few genetic-link causes of ASD? - answerASD tends to run in families;
studies have proven links with identical twins
genetics act in combination w environmental factors
is it true that "cold mothers" and vaccines can cause ASD? - answerno, these theories
have been disproven.
what advance in technology has allowed for investigations of how ASD brains are
different? - answerMRI- the WHITE MATTER connecting parts of the brain and
MIRROR NEURONS are 2 areas of promising work
, the DSM-5 changed the criteria for an ASD diagnosis. what are the criteria outlined by
DSM-5 for ASD? - answerA.PERSISTENT DEFICITS in SOCIAL COMMUNICATION
and SOCIAL INTERACTION across contexts, not accounted for by general
developmental delays
B. restricted, REPETITIVE patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
C. symptoms must be present in EARLY CHILDHOOD (may not become fully
manifested until social demands exceed limited capacities)
D. Symptoms together LIMIT and IMPAIR everyday functioning
how much of the criteria must be met to be diagnosed with ASD? - answerall 4
which two disorders did the DSM-5 eliminate separate diagnoses for? -
answeraspergers syndrome and PPD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not
Otherwise Specified)
what are early warning signs of ASD during the FIRST YEAR of a child's life? -
answerchild does not turn to your voice
child does not respond to own name
does not look people in the eye
does not babble or point
does not smile or respond to social cues
early warning signs during SECOND YEAR of child's life? - answerno single words by
16 months
no pretend games by 18 months
no two word phrases by age 2
no interest in pointed out objects
what are other symptoms of signs of ASD in very early childhood? - answerdigestive
problems
sleep problems
muscle problems
seizures - (1/3 out of all ASD kids have them)
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