PSYC17 Reporter 3

Question 1

What are the 4 Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

Answer 1

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Asperger’s Syndrome
3. Rett Syndrome
4. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Question 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Description and Causation

Answer 2

A neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social skills, communication, and behavior.

Question 3

Autism Spectrum Disorder:
What sets it apart/distinguishable symptom?

Answer 3

Impaired social interaction and repetitive behaviors.

Question 4

Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Symptoms (DSM)

Answer 4

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across contexts, and restricted, repetitive behaviors, with onset in early childhood (typically recognized by age 2).

Question 5

Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Symptoms (Others)

Answer 5

Limited interests, repetitive actions, sensory sensitivities.

Question 6

Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Interventions

Answer 6

1. Educational Approaches
2. Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
3. Applied Behavioral Analysis

Question 7

Asperger’s Syndrome
Description and Causation

Answer 7

Previously a separate diagnosis, now part of ASD, marked by social difficulties and intense focus on topics.

Question 8

Asperger’s Syndrome:
What sets it apart/distinguishable symptom?

Answer 8

Intense interest in specific subjects and poor social skills.

Question 9

Asperger’s Syndrome:
Symptoms (DSM)

Answer 9

Same as ASD but without significant language or cognitive delays, with symptoms present from early childhood.

Question 10

Asperger’s Syndrome:
Symptoms (Others)

Answer 10

Awkward social interactions, strict routines, sensory issues.

Question 11

Asperger’s Syndrome:
Interventions

Answer 11

1. Social Skills Training
2. ABA
3. CBT
4. Occupational Therapy

Question 12

Rett Syndrome:
Description and Causation

Answer 12

A rare genetic disorder primarily affecting females, linked to MECP2 gene mutations.

Question 13

Rett Syndrome:
What sets it apart/distinguishable symptom?

Answer 13

Loss of purposeful hand movements and coordination.

Question 14

Rett Syndrome:
Symptoms (DSM)

Answer 14

Normal development for first 5 months, followed by loss of motor and language skills, with repetitive hand movements, typically by age 1-4.

Question 15

Rett Syndrome:
Symptoms (Others)

Answer 15

Breathing issues, seizures, scoliosis, slowed growth.

Question 16

Rett Syndrome:
Interventions

Answer 16

1. Medical Care & Medications
2. Physical Therapy
3. Speech Therapy
4. Occupational Therapy
5. Good Nutrition
6. CBT

Question 17

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder:
Description and Causation

Answer 17

A rare condition where children lose previously acquired skills after age 2.

Question 18

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder:
What sets it apart/distinguishable symptom?

Answer 18

Sudden loss of language, motor, and social skills.

Question 19

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder:
Symptoms (DSM)

Answer 19

Marked regression in multiple areas of development after at least 2 years of normal growth, usually between ages 2-10.

Question 20

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder:
Symptoms (Others)

Answer 20

Anxiety, social withdrawal, repetitive behaviors.

Question 21

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder:
Interventions

Answer 21

1. CBT
2. Medications
3. Visual & Environment Supports
4. ABA
5. Discrete Trial Instruction
6. Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations
7. Physical & Occupational Therapy