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EDSP - Chapter 10Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - correct answers Newest term to describe individuals w/autism...there are a wide range of characteristics Prevalence - correct answers .7% of all students age 6-21, 1 in 68 children, boys are 4.5X more likely IDEA Autism Definition - correct answers Developmental disability affecting verbal & nonverbal communication & social interaction, evident before age 3, affects child's education Significant Criteria for ASD - correct answers Social interactions or communication, Repetitive behavior, Fixated or restricted interests Biological Causes - correct answers Heredity has mixed reviews about if it is a cause of not Parts of the Brain Affected - correct answers Cerebellum, Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe...fewer cells & increase in density or less volume of cells in those areas (atypical development in brain) Cerebellum - correct answers Abnormalities...motor coordination, balance, cognition Frontal Lobe - correct answers Social & cognitive functioning Temporal Lobe - correct answers Understanding facial expressions, social cues, memory Environmental Factors - correct answers Can influence number and severity of symptoms...positive, structured environment can significantly improve behavior problems Immunizations - correct answers Measles, mumps, rubella...people still believe these are a cause, extensive research shows little correlation Cognitive & Academic Characteristics - correct answers Irregular patterns, majority of ASD has some level of ID, comorbid disorders: depression or ADHD Rote Memory - correct answers ASD has trouble: Ability to easily remember things without necessarily knowing what they mean(memorizing but not understanding) Theory of Mind - correct answers ASD has trouble: Thinking that other people have their own thoughts in their head(core cognitive deficit in ASD) Problem Solving - correct answers ASD has trouble: May only use one problem solving technique...ex: couldn't find toothbrush so just stopped brushing teeth, didn't think to ask for a new one Language Disorders - correct answers Prevalent in ASD(delays in development of language), trouble comprehending abstract language...ex: but your best foot forward, they take it literally & say "waved" for "left" b/c wave when leave Proxemics - correct answers Knowing the socially acceptable distance to maintain between people during conversation...fail to make eye contact or stare intensely Communicative Intent - correct answers Do not seek to obtain the attention of others & do not communicate for social purposes...50% of ASD have few or no verbal language skills Echolalia - correct answers Repeating words & phrases that have been uttered by someone else with little or no understanding of their conventional meaning Prosody - correct answers Voice or tone inflection...monotone or sing-song tone no matter the message Self-Stimulatory Behaviors - correct answers Rocking, hand flapping, other repetitive movements...could be self-injurious(self-biting, head banging) Perseveration - correct answers Students behavior is uncontrolled & continued to an exceptional degree...could be focused on object or repeat words over again (one of the most common ASD characteristics)