Brief History
What was the psychiatric condition that was associated with autism?
Childhood schizophrenia
What are some restrictive or repetitive behaviors in a child with ASD?
Lines up toys or other objects and gets upset when order is changed
Repeats words or phrases
Plays with toys the same way every time
Is focused on parts of objects
Gets upset by minor changes
Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in circles
Has unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel
What is the main cause of autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
Which therapy teaches skills that help a person with ASD live as independently as possible. These skills may include dressing, eating, bathing, and relating to people.
Occupational Therapy
What are the 6 pillars?
Awareness;
Early Recognition and Screening;
Diagnosis and Assessment;
Interventions;
Education and Transition into Adolescence;
Adulthood and Elder-hood.
What was the term used to refer to the mothers?
Refrigerator mothers.
What age can ASD be diagnosed?
ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months of age or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered reliable. However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. Some people are not diagnosed until they are adolescents or adults.
What increases risk of autism?
Prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides
Maternal obesity
Diabetes
Immune system disorders
Extreme pre-maturity or very low birth weight
The most common developmental therapy for people with ASD is ________________.
Speech and Language Therapy
Where can a child in Qatar be referred if they have suspected autism?
There are over 20 facilities in Qatar. A few popular options are: Hamad Medical Centre, Mind Institute, Sidra Medicine, Child Development Centre
In what year was autism established as its own separate diagnosis and described it as a “pervasive developmental disorder” distinct from schizophrenia?
1980
Why is there a misconception about the “lack of empathy” in children/adults with ASD?
People with find it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling. They seem blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to.
Can autism be prevented?
There's no way to prevent autism spectrum disorder.
Children with ASD require different interventions techniques depending on their age and development.
True
Where can these tools be found in Qatar?
Sensory Souk.
When was autism first presented as a spectrum of conditions?
1994
What are some symptoms in adults with ASD?
They can get very anxious about social situations.
Find it hard to make friends or prefer to be on their own.
Find it hard to say how they feel.
Take things very literally - for example, they may not understand sarcasm or phrases like “break a leg.”
Have the same routine every day and get very anxious if it changes.
What is the prognosis for autism in children psychology?
The prognosis for a child with autism depends on the severity of their initial symptoms but can be influenced by early intervention and treatment.
ASD is now categorized into two different levels, indicating what level of support a patient may need.
False
Name an organization where this support can be found.
Qatar Autism Families Association and Best Buddies
What was the new term used?
Autism spectrum disorder
True or False: The following are early signs of ASD: Avoids or does not keep eye contact. Does not respond to name by 9 months of age. Does not show facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, and surprised by 9 months of age.
True
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Behavioral approaches
Which ASD level requires substantial support and have problems that are more readily obvious to others? These issues may be trouble with verbal communication, having very restricted interests, and exhibiting frequent, repetitive behaviors.
ASD Level 2
Name a school in Qatar that could facilitate their child.
Renad Academy (a member of Qatar Foundation)