Definitions
The Spectrum
Signs and Symptoms
SLP Intervention
Miscellaneous
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
A developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. The spectrum may range from mild to severe (ASHA, 2010).
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Abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication, as well as a restricted range of interests and capabilities. Signs develop by age three.
Autistic Disorder
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True or False: A typically developing six-month-old child should smile or show other expressions of happiness.
True
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List members of the team involved in intervention of a child with ASD.
Speech-Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Classroom Teacher Psychologist Family ...And more
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Is there a cure for autism?
No.
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Echolalia
Repeating what is said with the same intonation and prosody.
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A mild form of ASD. Characterized by normal linguistic and cognitive development, with difficulties in social interaction, restricted and repetitive actions and interests.
Asperger's Disorder
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By one year, a typically developing child should be: A. Babbling B. Pointing C. Reaching D. Waving E. All of the above F. None of the above
E. All of the above
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Why are SLP's so important in the diagnosis of autism?
Problems with social skills and communication are usually one of the first symptoms of ASD.
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What is the difference between Autism and Asperger's?
In Asperger’s, there are no clinically significant delays in language. Unlike in Autism, there are also no significant delays in cognitive development or in the development of age-appropriate self-help skills, adaptive behavior, and curiosity about the environment.
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An individual with Autism who has an extraordinary gift in a specific area.
Savant
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These children have some characteristics of disorders on the autism spectrum, but they do not fit the diagnostic criteria of other disorders and symptoms tend to be milder.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS
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True or False: By two years, a child with autism independently produces meaningful two-word phrases, without imitation or repitition.
False.
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What is a form of therapy where adults can help the child expand circles of communication by meeting the child at his/her developmental level and building on his strengths? (hint: therapy is often incorporated into play activities on the floor)
Floortime Therapy
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What is the estimated prevalence of ASD in births?
1 in every 110 births.
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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
A child should be placed in the environment where he/she has the greatest possible opportunity to interact with children who do not have a disability and to participate in the general education curriculum. Also known as "mainstreaming" or "inclusion."
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After AT LEAST TWO YEARS of normal development the child begins to show signs of regression. It is considered a low-functioning form of ASD.
Childhood Disintegrated Disorder
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! True or False: One tell-tale sign of a child with ASD is the inability to verbally communicate.
False. Why?
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All of the following are effective treatment approaches for a child with ASD EXCEPT: A. Traditional speech and language approaches B. Oral-Motor Therapy C. Augmentative and Alternative Communication D. Behavioral Interventions E. None of the above
B. Oral-Motor Therapy
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Autism is a general term used to describe a complex developmental brain disorders known as ____________ _________ _________ ?
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
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An eating disorder involving eating things that are not food.
Pica
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Development is typically normal until around 6-18 months. At this point, language and motor skills begin to regress, hand function decreases, and there is a decrease in the rate of head growth.
Rett's Disorder
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Explain Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
Unusual responses to sensory stimuli due to difficulty processing and integrating sensory information.
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What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
A scientific approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by the environment. Techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may be harmful or interfere with learning.
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List the 7 stages of grieving
1. Shock 2. Sadness/Grief 3. Anger 4. Denial 5. Loneliness 6. Acceptance 7. Adjustment
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