Basic info
What is Autism
Autism is a underdevelopment condition that mainly affects how a person behaves, communicates, and interacts with others
what is the main cause for autism?
No direct cause. however, the most common is genetic
most common symptoms of Autism
mostly communication behaviors. poor eye contact, delayed speech, non- verbal
How common is Autism?
1 in 50 children aged 1-17 have been diagnosed with autism in Canada
how does someone get diagnosed?
Psychological evaluations (behavioral tests, interviews, development history)
Are there different types of autism?
there is no specific types. it is a spectrum so asd intensity differs between different children
what factors puts a kid at risk for ASD?
Having siblings with ASD
Complications at birth
Being born with older parents
Chromosomal conditions
what is stimming?
repetitive physical movements, as a way to regulate emotion and sensory input.
which gender is most commonly has autism?
Males 1 in 42
Females is 1 in 189
is there a cure for autism?
no
who is the first doctor that used the term autism?
Leo Kanner who diagnoised Donald Gray Triplett in 1933
What can it mean by environment causes of autism?
early life exposures, like differ in development in learning.
at what age do symptoms begin to show?
12-18 months
Which area in Canada has the highest rates of Autism?
British Columbia.
1 in 25 Children
Minimal age for diagnoses
ages 2-5
True or False. Autism limits the way someone learns.
True
True or False. Autism can be developed after adolescence
False.
What is Non-Verbal?
The use of physical body language, gestures and facial expressions rather than spoken words to communicate with others.
Common age of diagnoses
earliest diagnosis at the age of 6
latest diagnosis age of 50
How does one with autism get treatment?
Children with ASD going into adulthood tend to struggle in maintaining friendships. True or False?
True
If one twin gets autism, how likely will the other twin get autism?
less than 90%
Can symptoms be dangerous?
many symptoms can be dangerous towards the individual and others around them. (example: hitting themselves as a stimulant)
T or F? Autism is rapidly increasing every year
True. 10-20% increase every two years.
what happens to people without early diagnosis of ASD
they might not get the early help they need. (lack of treatment, late symptoms of autism)