Autism Flashcards
(22 cards)
WHO definition of health that hasn’t been amended since 1948 is?
health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
definition of autism according to NICE 2021
autism describes a pattern of ‘qualitative differences and impairments in reciprocal social interaction and social communication combined with restricted interests and rigid and repetitive behaviours, often with a life long impact
AUTISM IS A SPECTRUM
what does NICE stand for
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
is autism a disability or difficulty
autism isnt a disability BUT those with autism may have additional learning disabilities (around. 70%)
5 stages of grief
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
national autistic society (since 1962)
1 in 6 autistic ppl in uk have full time Job
1/3 autistic pl report serious mental health issues
what is a meltdown, why does it happen
intense response to overwhelming situation
- when someone becomes overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour
know meltdown and temper tantrum ARE NOT THE SAME why
temper tantrums is due to bad/nauty behaviour but a meltdown is a coping mechanism to an overwhelming situation
besides meltdown, how might autistic people express overwhelm
refuse to interact
autistic ppl are at increased risk of premature mortality from preventable and treatable illness and are at an increase risk of death by suicide
what 8 other co-mobidites do austic ppl ahve
- ADHD
- epilepsy
- sleep disorders
mental health conditions
learning disabilityes
dyslexia
Ehlers-danlos syndrom
food allergies
what is Ehlers dances syndrom
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are a group of conditions that cause very flexible joints and stretchy and fragile skin.
what are the 6 sensesory groups
touch
taste
hear
see
smell
temperature
what is a reasonable adjustment
services must ensure ppl with disabilities can use same survice as ppl without disabilities, which may include making changes to how they deliver their service to suit an individuals needs
what act is the reasonable adjustment under
equality act 2010
what are some reasonable adjustment for austitic patient before appointment, in waiting room /
before appointment:
- discuss the appointment before hand (let them know who the healthcare worker is, what will happen during, whats expected from them etc) (helps lower anxiety)
waiting room:
- making it more sensory suitable e.g removing clutter, reducing bright light
try give longer pPPOINTMENT times for autistic patient so it gives them time to understand and process
things u need to consider when communicating to autistic patient?
- use ur name
- talk about hobbies/intrests
- filter out less useful info
- use key words
- speak less and clear
- give time for processing and response
- dont ask a lot of questions
- visual suppors
kids with disabilities more likely to experience abuse than non-disabled kids but abuse is less likely to be reported (miller and brown 2014)
what does ADI stand for
autistic doctors international
- community of autistic medical doctors
