Randy
Which Vaccine was FALSELY thought to cause Autism?
MMR
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
In regards to treatment for ASD, what does TEACCH stand for?
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children
Having difficulty understanding material.
What is Impaired Cognition
How many types/levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder are defined by the DSM?
3
Autism is a _____ disorder.
Spectrum/Neurodevelopmental
What causes Autism?
There is no single cause of Autism
Idiopathic
What is the early language characterization of ASD that is recognized by the echoing of speech?
Echocalia
Used to improve vision skills such as eye movement control, eye coordination and teamwork.
What is vision therapy
Per the DSM-5-TR, ASD Level 1 is defined as; Requiring ___
Level 1: Requiring support
Autism was originally believed to be a form of _____ _____.
childhood schizophrenia
Autism can be cured with?
There is no Cure for Autism
only treatment or symptom managment
Statistically speaking; Males are how many more times likely to have Autism than Females?
4 x
Appears disinterested or unaware, cannot connect with others, does not play pretend games or use toys in creative ways.
What is Social Interaction
Per the DSM-5-TR, ASD Level 2 is defined as; Requiring ___ ___
Level 2: Requiring substantial support
1 in __ children in the US are diagnosed with ASD.
44
Autism can be accurately diagnosed at which age?
18 months
What comorbidity/associated disorder with ASD is characterized by frequent seizures?
Epilepsy
Tendency to avoid eye contact, makes very few gestures, abnormal posture, and clumsy.
What is nonverbal communication
Per the DSM-5-TR, ASD Level 3 is defined as; Requiring ___ ___ ___
Level 3: Requiring very substantial support
In early childhood, impairments in both verbal and nonverbal communication skills often manifest through reduced __________________, which is the ability to share a common point of reference, such as a child pointing to an airplane flying overhead and saying “Look!” while pointing and using eye gaze.
joint attention
What is the most widely used treatment/therapy for ASD?
Applied Behavior Analysis
In regards to Symptoms, what does the acronym RRBI stand for?
Restricted/Repetitive Behaviors and Interests
Repetition of wprds or phrases, responds to questions by repeating the question rather than answer it, difficulty expressing wants and needs.
What is Speech and Language
What is the generic name of Depakote?
VALPROATES
What clinical manifestation is the earliest and most consistent sign of autism spectrum disorder, emerging as early as the first year of life?
Impaired eye gaze