Case Study
How old is Seth?
7 years old
Is there one treatment for ASD?
NO!
What is the proven cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
There is no one proven cause of ASD.
Is Autism Spectrum Disorder in the DSM-5-TR?
YES!
What are two of Seth's symptoms?
(1) Stimming
(2) Stranger Anxiety
(3) Nonverbal
(4) Hand Flapping
What are the two interventions mentioned in this presentation?
(1) Intensive Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
(2) Dance/Movement Therapy for Children
What are two risk factors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
(1) Genetics
(2) Environmental Conditions
(3) Infections during pregnancy (teratogens)
(4) Environmental Factors
When is the earliest an Autism diagnosis usually made?
The preschool stage
What is one treatment that Seth is using?
(1) Speech Therapy
(2) ABA Therapy
What is the goal of parent-child interaction therapy?
To promote secure attachment style while simultaneously teaching parents various discipline strategies.
Is Autism more caused my nature or nurture? (Genes or Environment)
A combination of both!
ASD is characterized by persistent differences in BLANK and BLANK.
social communications AND social interaction
What level autism was Seth diagnosed with?
Level 3
How does dance/movement therapy work?
It uses nonverbal mirroring of movement and attunement to facilitate social engagement for children.
(1) Low birth weight
(2) Toxemia
(3) Maternal infections
(4) Lack of vigor after birth
What are two criteria under restricted and repetitive pattern behaviors in the DSM?
(1) Fixated Interests
(2) Motor Movements
(3) Insistence in sameness, inflexible routines
(4) Hyper- or Hypo-activity to sensory input