Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Question 1

Apart from autism, what other disorders are included under a DSM-5 diagnosis of ASD?

Answer 1

Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Question 2

Which type of disorder is ASD categorised under?

Answer 2

Neurodevelopmental

Question 3

A diagnosis for ASD did not previously exist in the DSM-4. True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

For a child to be diagnosed with ASD, they must have persistent deficits in each 3 areas of:

Answer 4

Social communication/interaction

Question 5

For a child to be diagnosed with ASD, they must exhibit at least 2/4 of:

Answer 5

Restricted, repetitive behaviours

Question 6

Which category of symptoms is categorised by deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communication and developing/maintaining relationships?

Answer 6

A- social communication and interactions

Question 7

Which category of symptoms is categorised by repetitive motor movements, ‘sameness,’ fixed interests and hyper/hypo-reactivity to sensory input?

Answer 7

B-restricted, repetitive behaviours

Question 8

Approximately how many autistic children have a special talent or above-average skill?

Answer 8

25%

Question 9

A person with any type of developmental disorder/s who has an amazing ability or talent is called an:

Answer 9

Autistic savant

Question 10

Intellectual score profiles for autistic children are even. True or false?

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

Approximately how many autistic children also meet the threshold for intellectual disabilities?

Answer 11

70%

Question 12

Which 2 genetic factors are believed to be responsible for ASD in children?

Answer 12

A cluster of genes. Advanced parental age.

Question 13

ABA stands for:

Answer 13

Applied Behaviour Analysis