Diagnostic and Satistical Manual - 5 th edition brief overview - Answer-- describe the diagnostic criteria for different disorders
- autism diagnosis has to be made with interdisciplinary team
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Answer-- a new classification of ASD that is not contingent on severity of...
SPAA 371 Autism Exam Questions and
Answers
Diagnostic and Satistical Manual - 5 th edition brief overview - Answer-- describe the
diagnostic criteria for different disorders
- autism diagnosis has to be made with interdisciplinary team
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Answer-- a new classification of ASD that is not contingent
on severity of the characteristics of making a diagnosis
How did the DSM 4 characterize autism - Answer-- Asperger's Syndrome (high
functioning) is no longer the same as ASD
- Infantile Autism
- Autistic Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
- Rett's Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
T/F aspergers is a term still used today - Answer-used by civilians but not a term
anymore according to the DSM 5
Asperger's syndrome - Answer-- primary deficits with [ragmatics and language/social
interaction
- DMS 4
infantile Autism - Answer-- autism occurring before 30 months of age
- DSM 4
Autistic Disorder - Answer-most severe form of autism
- DSM 4
PDD - Answer-pervasive developmental disorder
- deficits in sensory, motor, or linguistic function with gentic contribution in fetal
development
- very severe
-DSM 4
PDDNOS - Answer-pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
- atypical autism
- onset at a later age
-DSM 4
, - more frequent in girls
- due to mutation in the X chromosome
- deficits social, motor, langugae abilities
- hand flapping, poor trunk control, gait, ataxia, dificulty with oral motor skills and
feeding
- DSM 4
Hellers syndrome - Answer-Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. - Regression in language
and lack of adequate skills
- Not autism
- lose what is learned from 2 years old to 10 years old
- deficits in social, motor, emotional, and cognitive abilities
- DSM 4
are Rett's disorder and Hellers Syndrome autism - Answer-no
prevalence of Autism - Answer-1 in 68 children
when can a diagnosis for autism be obtained - Answer-by 18 months of age
what is autism - Answer-neurodevelopmental disorder (something is different in the
brain)
ASD prevalence among gender - Answer-more males than females have autism
what are savant abilities - Answer-some individuals have specialized abilites
T/F ASD is a psychiatric disorder - Answer-false
T/F parents were blamed for causign Autism early on - Answer-yes
What are the 3 primary deficits of Autism - Answer-social, emotional, and
communication
social deficits - Answer-pragmatics and interactions
communication deficits - Answer-lack of reciprocity, gestural communication, joint
attention, no interest in others, avoidance in eye contact
what are some other characteristics of Autism - Answer-- trouble with
pretend/imaginative play
- repetitive actions/behaviors
- dif adapting to change
- echolalia
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
