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Autism Spectrum disorder Flashcards

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Autistic Disorder

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Development of social interaction and communication is impaired.

  • inability to initiate or sustain conversation
  • lack of spoke language
  • repetitive speech/ echolalia
  • absence of pretend or spontaneous play

Symptoms before age 3

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Asperger Syndrome

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Delays in social interaction

Repetitive behaviors

NO DELAYS in language, speech, cognition or curiosity

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PDD-NOS Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified

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Does not meet specific criteria for autism

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Diagnostic criteria (3)

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Delays or abnormal functioning in AT least 1 of the following areas with onset prior to age 3:

1 - Social interaction
2 - Language as used in social communication
3 - Symbolic or imaginative play

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Rhett Disorder

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Genetic

Females w typical development

Around 5 months start losing skills, brain growth decelerates

Stereotypical arm mvmts.

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Childhood dis integrative disorder

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Typical development

Sudden loss of language, bowel and bladder control after 2 years or older

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Fragile X syndrome

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Genetic
Male
Presentation very similar to ASD

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ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism disorder

Aspergers Syndrome

PDD - NOS

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SCD Social Communication Disorder

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Limitations in the use of social language

Absence of restricted interests and repetitive behaviors

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Screening tools

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ADOS - Autism Disorder Observation Scale

M-CHAT - Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers

STAT - Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children

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Age of Autism diagnosis

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Early as 2 years

Typically closer to 4

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More sever cases diagnosed earlier…what are the time periods for all 3?

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ASD: 4 yrs

PDD-NOS: 4yrs 2mo

Aspergers: 6yrs 2mo

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Signs parents may notice within the 1st yr

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Vision and hearing
Social and Communication
Fine motor

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Potential Risk Factors

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Weak genetic link: 10%
Identical twins and siblings
46% children w ASD have above avg intelligence
Children born to older parents have higher risk
Exposure to prescription meds

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Vaccination

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No connection

Mercury no longer used to bind vaccinations

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Chances

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1 in 68

Boys: 1 in 42

Girls: 1 in 189

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Head circumference

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Typical at birth
Increases in first 2 yrs

  • overgrowth followed by arrest in growth and degeneration
  • overgrowth in frontal, temp, amygdala
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Over connection

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Short range

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Under connection

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Long range

  • poor integration of areas
  • ability to complete simple tasks is uninhibited
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Cognitive

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Attention

  • preoccupied
  • diff shifting focus
  • lack of or delayed response to name

Executive function

  • diff inhibiting repetitive movements
  • inflexibility in patterns
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Social/communication

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Diff dev social relationships
Solitary play
Lack of eye contact
Language
-lack of language 
-echolalia
-pragmatic language
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Motor

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Deficits in:
Arm movements
Bilateral coordination 
Gait and balance 
Praxis/Motor planning
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Stereotypical motor behavior

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Repetitive behavior
Resistance to change, impulsive behavior
Excessive preoccupation

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Gait may appear ataxic: 3 other signs include:

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Lack of alternate arm swing
Tow walking
Deficits in feedback (adaptation) and feed forward (anticipation and planning)

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Praxis and Imitation

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Impaired ability to plan, coordinate and execute complex movement sequences

Able to perform simple motor tasks

May perform more complex tasks spontaneously

Poor imitation skills

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During the parent interview, ask them their child preferences for:

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Activities
Textures
Routines

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Parent interview: Ask them about their child’s communication including:

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Onset of speech

Means of communication

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Also ask parents during the interview about what 2 factors?

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Behavior therapy

Interaction w peers

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Who else do we collaborate with?

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Psych and special Ed: behavioral plan
Speech and language: comm strategies
Occupational therapists: sensory needs

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Standardize Assessment used:

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M-ABC movement Assessment Battery for Children

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Most common behavioral therapy approach:

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ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis

Each skill broke. Down into diff parts

Need carryover to home!

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PECS

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Picture Exchange Communication System

Child exchanges picture for desired object

Phases

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Developmental Individual Difference Relationship-Based Model

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“Floor time”

Promotes social interaction
Adult follows child’s lead
Observe>Approach>Follow child’s lead>Child expresses ideas

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Tips for intervention

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Consistent space
Limited toys
Sensory needs must be met!
Use schedule
Routine
Prepare for transitions
Allow child to take part in planning

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