Autism Flashcards
(20 cards)
Autism is considered a __________ disorder.
Spectrum
Defining characteristics of classic autism:
ImImM
Impairment in reciprocal social interactions
Impairment in communication & imaginative play
Markedly restricted repertoire of activities & interests
5 Disorders in Under PDD:
Autism Aspergers PDD-NOS Rett's Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Most common 3 disorders?
Autism
Asperger’s
PDD-NOS
Onset of Autism?
Infancy-Childhood
Onset of classic Autism?
First 3 years
Some symptoms of autism, not enough to be dx with classical autism are often called:
PDD-NOS
Autistic behaviours but well-developed language skills:
Asperger’s
Children who develop normally, and then suddenly deteriorate between 3-10 and how marked autistic behaviours?
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Girls with autistic symptoms may suffer from
Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is characterized by (3 - SRH)
Social Withdrawal
Regressed language
Hand Wringin
2 Helping approaches in working with autism?
Auditory Integration Training
Facilitative Communication
A structured approach to address limitations in socialization, communication & intellectual functioning
Applied Behaviour Analysis
ABA involves ______ ____ expectations into more easily understood _______ _______
Breaking Down
Component Parts
ABA uses these 2 to develop or shape expected behavior
Prompts & Reinforcements
The more severe the autism…
The more structure required
The distinguishing factor between autism & Asperger’s:
Language skills & less severity of symptoms
Children with Asperger’s often have good:
Language & Cognitive Skills
5 areas that form basis of dx
BC PSS
Communication - lang dev slow or not at all, ltd speech w unusu patterns, gesture instead of words
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Social interaction - time alone, no interest in making friends, less responsive to soc cues
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Sensory impairment - hyper or hypo responsiveness
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Play - not spontaneous or imaginative
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Bhvs - over active or v passive, tantrums, perseveration, aggressiveness, hates routine change
Applied behaviour Analysis
ABRA
Programming based on providing
- appropriate stimulus control
- breaking tasks into component parts
- reinforcement
- applying then fading prompts
