Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Name 1 symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorder

either: 

- stereotyped or repetitive motor movements

- insistence on sameness

- highly restricted fixated interests

- hyperreactivity or unusual interest in sensory aspects

- impairment in social communication and social interaction

200

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

A complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent deficiency in social communication, having restricted interests, differences in sensory perception and the repetition of behaviour.

300

What is comorbidity and how is this seen in Autism Spectrum Disorder? 

The simultaneous presence of multiple disorders. ADHD, depression, and anxiety are common disorders found with ASD.

400

What effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder can medication reduce?

Depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression. 

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100

What does ASD stand for?

Autism Spectrum Disorder

200

Define "Cognitive Behaviour Therapy"

A therapy treatment where the way an individual thinks, acts, and feels is studied and they are aided. 

300

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, how many people in Australia have Autism Spectrum Disorder (2018)

1 in 100, or 205,200 people (in total)

400

What characteristics are identified in the Wing's square (Wing's triad)

Disturbed mutual contact, disturbed mutual communication, limited imagination, limited planning ability.

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100

True or False?: Vaccines are a cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder

False

200

Define "Echolalia" 

The often repetition of words and phrases that a person with ASD hears and then involuntarily repeats

300

Name 2 symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

either: 

- stereotyped or repetitive motor movements

- insistence on sameness

- highly restricted fixated interests

- hyperreactivity or unusual interest in sensory aspects

- impairment in social communication and social interaction

400

What chance does someone have of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder if they have a family member with the disorder?

40 to 80%

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100

What does ABA stand for?

Applied Behaviour Analysis

200

Identify 3 theorised causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Genetics, advanced parental age, brain development issue during pregnancy.

300

The word "Autism" was coined in what year and by who?

Eugen Bleuler, 1908

400

What can stigma from Autism Spectrum Disorder do to a person with the disorder?

Stigma from Autism increases the chance of camouflaging and masking the characteristics and supressing behaviours that someone with ASD may normally display.