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Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam 2 Questions and Answers
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam 2Questions and Answers
At what age is autism usually diagnosed? - Answer-2-3 years
What are some risk factors for autism? - Answer--advanced maternal or paternal age
-smoking or alcohol during pregnancy
-fragile x
-congenital rubella syndrome
-down syndrome
-genetic factor
What are some early signs of autism that can be seen around 6mo? - Answer-Child
doesn't like to be hugged, doesn't change facial expressions, doesn't make eye contact
What are some ways to help an autistic child cope with a new situation? - Answer-Use a
checklist or a picture schedule
What are some disturbances in the senses in autistic kids? - Answer-Sound: may be
oversensitive to certain sounds (may cover ears or run away), or may like loud or
specific noises
Sight: may be oversensitive to a lot of stuff going on (ex: a fair), or may like specific
sights (ex: repeating same movement with toy)
Taste: may only eat very specific foods, may be bothered by textures or smells of food
Vestibular: running around, very active, want to be in motion
What assists parents of autistic children at what ages? - Answer-Early Steps: Birth to 3
years
School district: after 3 years
What are some medications autistic kids may be on? - Answer-Stimulants
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Mood stabilizers
What are some kinds of non-pharmacological therapies for autism? - Answer-
Elimination diets, keto, removal of sugar, artificial colors, etc.
Touch therapy to help with over-sensitivity
Most favorable outcomes are when the kid has interventions before __________ years
old - Answer-6 years old
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