Autism
Definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is individuals who have difficulty with social communication and social interaction and restricted and repetitive patterns in behaviors, interests, and activities.
3 of the 6 causes of inattention
What are Genetic factors, brain injury, exposure to environmental factors when pregnant, alcohol and Tabaco use when pregnant, premature delivery, low birth weight?
Anorexia is used as a what?
What is a coping mechanism?
Definition of Bulimia
What is a recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate behavior to inhibit weight gain?
What is Asperger syndrome?
A neurological disorder.
What do people with Autism have trouble with?
What is social interaction/communication?
Or- making conversation with others, reading body language and facial expressions, and having trouble maintain eye contact.
3 of the 6 causes of hyperactivity
What is fidgeting, leaves seat when remaining in a seat is expected, runs about in inappropriate situations, often unable to engage in leisure activities quietly, talks excessively and blurts out information at inappropriate times, difficulty waiting their turn and interrupts others
The 2 subtypes of Anorexia
What are restriction and binge/purge?
Definition of Binge Eating Disorder
What is an individual who binge eats but does not participate in compensatory behaviors?
Possible causes of Asperger syndrome
Causes are unknown. However brain injuries and genetics may have a cause
The type of therapy recommended for individuals suffering with Autism
What is Behavioral-cognitive therapy?
Definition of ADHD
What is A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development? (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Anorexia's 3 main characteristics
What is a persistent energy intake restriction. Intense fear of gaining weight. Maintenance of a low body weight. (BMI under 18)
Length of time an individual needs to present with symptoms to be diagnosed with an eating disorder
What is 6 months?
Individuals suffering from Asperger syndrome have trouble comprehending what?
Social situations, body language, humor, and sarcasm.
The 2 factors known for the development of Autism
What are environmental and genetic factors?
The 3 types of ADHD medication
What are short-acting, intermediate, and long-acting?
Name 3 purging methods
What is self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics', diet pills, and enemas?
The 3 essential factors of Bulimia
What are recurrent episodes of binge eating, recurrent compensatory behaviors to inhibit weight gain, and self-evaluation that is unduly influenced by body shape or weight?
Physiological characteristic of Asperger syndrome
A voice that sounds unusual, flat-sounding, high-pitched, monotone, loud or quiet.
List 3 symptoms of Autism
What is avoiding eye contact, being unaware when someone talks to you, only responding to sounds you want to hear, wanting to be alone, not knowing how to play, talk, or connect with others. Trouble expressing needs and wants. Uncommon responses to way things smell, taste, feel, sound, and look?
List 3 Side effects of ADHD medication
What are headaches, change in blood pressure and pulse, falling asleep, mood swings, insomnia, and anorexic like effects?
Name 3 physical and 2 psychological side effects of Anorexia
What is amenorrhea, anemia, osteoporosis, low blood pressure, thinning hair, muscle loss, constipation, organ failure, and gastrointestinal issues?
What is body dysmorphic disorder, depression, anxiety, and OCD?
Describe in detail what a binge would be psychologically and physically
A binge physically is when an individual consumes an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most individuals would eat in 2hrs.
A binge psychologically would be a lack of control over eating. That one cannot stop eating or control their hunger.
The defining characteristic of Asperger syndrome
An obsession with learning about a specific topic or interest. These interests can become obsessive and interfere with everyday life, rather than giving the individual a health social outlet.