Autism and ADD/ADHD (Week 8) Flashcards

1
Q

Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are examples of what kind of disorder?

A

Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

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2
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Pervasive devlopmental delay-not otherwise specified, Autism, and Asperger Syndome are 3 types of this disorder

A

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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3
Q

3 main impacts of ASD?

A

communication, behaviors, social interaction

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4
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T/F: PDD-NOS usually have a lower IQ than those on the Autism Spectrum (Aspergers)

A

True

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5
Q

temporal lobe (3) differences in children with autism?

A

mitochondrial
decrease hippocampal and amygdala density
hypofusion

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6
Q

What is Theory of Mind?

A

perspective taking; attribute mental states to both you and another person and understanding that other peoples perspectives may be different than yours

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7
Q

Theory of Mind is a connection of what two lobes?

A

temporal and parietal

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8
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Example of theory of mind task

A

false belief task

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9
Q

What is “preservation”?

A

using repetitive words or phrases

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10
Q

What is “Echolalia”?

A

copying words that other people say

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11
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What is “Prosody”?

A

sing song, robotic, or imitative

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12
Q

3 screening tools for autism?

A

MCHAT
CAST
ASSQ

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13
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2 Diagnostic tools for autism

A

ADI-R

ADOS-2

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14
Q

4 pharmacology management options for autism

A

anti-seizure
anti-psychotic
anti-depressants
stimulant (for hyperactivity)

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15
Q

What is a very common syndrome seen with autism?

A

down syndrome

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16
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This treatment model for autism allows for the therapist to guide the sessions by using a reward system to teach language skills and behavioral modification?

A

Applied Behavioral Approach (ABA)

17
Q

This treatment model for autism allows for the child to guide the therapy by building relationships?

A

Floor Time

Developmental individual difference relationship based (DIR)

18
Q

What is the Denver Model?

A

a combination of DIR and ABA

19
Q

This treatment model for autism allows for children to transition from early intervention to school?

A

Learning experiences: an alternative program for preschoolers and parents (LEAP)

20
Q

Most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood?

A

ADD/ADHD

21
Q

What age is ADD/ADHD commonly diagnosed by?

A

12 years old

22
Q

What are the differences between boys and girls who have ADHD/ADD?

A

boys- hyperactive

girls- inattentive

23
Q

Brain imaging and ADHD studies reveal what ?

A

less cerebral volume
decrease activity in the frontal lobe
decrease serotonin and glutamate

24
Q

3 symptoms of ADHD

A

inattention
hyperactivity
impulsivity

25
Q

what 2 things are required for a diagnosis of ADHD?

A

in > 2 settings

longer than 6 months