ASD Flashcards
1
Q
What does ASD stand for?
A
Autism Spectrum Disorder
2
Q
What is Autism?
A
A problem in the area of social communication and interaction and restricted/repetitive patterns of thinking
3
Q
What does the term ‘Spectrum’ mean?
A
Implies a range of types and severities of presentations unified by similar symptom themes
4
Q
What illnesses are on the spectrum?
A
High functioning autism
Kanners autism
Aspergers
Pervasive deelopmental disorders
5
Q
How common is ASD?
A
1 in 68, boys > girls
