9/25 Flashcards
0
Q
When do children have developmental screenings?
A
- 9 months
- 18 months
- 24-30 months
- during well-child doctor visits especially for those children at high risk for ASD
1
Q
what is our first step for assessment?
A
Early and accurate detection
2
Q
Who is at a higher risk for developmental delays?
A
- premature births
- low birth weight
- having a sibling with ASD
3
Q
What is the most common cause of concern for potential dx of ASD?
A
speech delay
4
Q
When do parents start to worry that their child will have a dx of autism?
A
- Many by a year
- Most are concerned by 16-20 months
- 75 % by age 2
- all parents were concerned by age 3
5
Q
True or false
Prognosis is better with early intervention
A
True
6
Q
Non specific measures of developmental screenings look for deficits in what areas?
A
cognitive skills communication language skills motor skills social skills self help behaviors
7
Q
Specific measures of developmental screenings look for deficits in what areas?
A
CHAT- checklist for autism in toddlers
used for 18 mo old for autism
