Co-occurring conditions in children
In ASD, this condition is considered to affect all domains of language
Individuals with ASD diagnosed later in life report _______ and _______ significantly more than those diagnosed earlier in life.
What is anxiety and depression.
True/False: Stimming is an important consideration for treatment in those with ASD
________ refers to the difficulty a child with ASD may have with disengaging and shifting their attention.
"Sticky attention"
Which of the following is NOT a common co-occuring condition with ASD?
a. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
b. Anxiety
c. Fluency Disorders
c. Fluency Disorders
Gastrointenstinal Dysfunction and Anxiety are both common co-occuring conditions with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
True/False: Adults with ASD are more likely to experience nutrition conditions (i.e. eating disorders, malnourishment, gastrointestinal problems) than adults not diagnosed with ASD
What is TRUE
True/False: Co-treating is a better treatment consideration than sensory sensitivities in individuals with ASD
Treatment considerations in individuals with ASD are individualized and should be determined on a n individual basis.
Billy can recite 200 digits of pi from memory, this is an example of _________.
Savant Syndrome
True or False:
Caregivers of children with ASD are reported to have a higher prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
False.
Caregivers of children with ASD are reported to have a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
Adults with ASD have lower odds of being diagnosed with _______ and ________ _________as mental health conditions compared to adults without a diagnosis of ASD.
What is alcohol and drug abuse/dependence
True/False: Considerations for service delivery model in treatment with ASD does NOT matter.
What is FALSE
Service Delivery Model DOES matter in treatment with individuals with ASD.
True or False:
Motor deficits in gross motor movements will affect movements like holding a pencil or turning doorknobs.
False.
Holding a pencil and turning a doorknob are considered fine motor movements.