Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is ASD

100

ASD is considered

what is a neurological and developmental disorder 

200

Stages of development 

What is early stages of development?

300

ASD affects

What is structure/function of the brain and the nervous system?

400

Effects individuals...

What is differently and within a range of similar features? 

Defining Characteristics

100

Core characteristics 

What is Social interactions, communication and restricted and repetitive behaviours? 

200

Examples of Social interactions and communication

What is understanding what others are thinking, making eye contact and understanding other people's body language etc.? 

300

Number of types of behaviours needed for Restricted and repetitive behaviours

What is at least 2? 

400

Examples of Restricted and repetitive behaviours

What is repetitive patterns of behaviour, need for routine, hypo/hyper sensitivity and fixated interests? 

Causes of ASD

100

Historical theory of cause 

What is vaccines? 

200

Factor Categories

What is genetic and environmental? 

300

Researchers have learned

What is ASD not being caused by 1 factor, instead a combination of factors? 

400

Causes of ASD 

What is single gene mutation, common genetic variations, toxic chemicals, parents' age and maternal medical conditions? 

Treatments

100

Types of treatments discussed

What is cognitive behaviour therapy, occupational therapy and speech language therapy? 

200

Cognitive behaviour therapy does for ASD

What is identifying thoughts that lead to difficult emotions and behaviours caused by specific situations?

300

Examples of occupational therapy 

What is teaching personal care and finding devices to use as alternative methods of communication?

400

Speech language can also 

What is improving social skills and behaviours?