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21 Cards in this Set
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The "auto" in Autism refers to what in Greek
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self
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What is now widely believed to be the primary cause of Autism and most PDD
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Genetic
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Is the brain abnormality seen in persons with Autism and Asperger's syndrome believed to be located throughout the brain or only in certain specific areas?
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certain areas
global with CDD, Retts |
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Does the abnormal brain tissue deteriorate or degenerate over time?
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I don't think so
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What is the M/F incidence ratio for Autism?
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Boys/Girls 3:1
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What are the symptoms/social characteristics/communications abnormalities of persons with autism?
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Difficulty in social interaction
Language delays Repetitive behaviors |
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Of the ASD's in which two would the child be likely to be most verbal?
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Asperger's
PDD-NOS |
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Aspergers - talks a lot or little?
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a lot
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Asperger's - concrete thinker, or more abstract?
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concrete
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Asperger's IQ
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70 or above
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Asperger's - socially outgoing?
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They have a strong interest in having friends but are not able to understand social cues or rules
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Asperger's - interested in others?
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In a way, but are self-centered and self absorbed
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What are the characteristics of a person with Autism?
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*Delays in language development, both verbal and nonverbal
*half remain nonverbal or severely impaired speech *abnormal response to sensory stimuli *often diagnosable under criteria for mental retardation (below 70 IQ, adaptive behavior difficulties) *may engage in self injurious and/or aggressive behavior |
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Describe Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
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*Rare
*Normal development for 2-10 years *Loss of skills in 2 or more areas: Receptive and expressive speech Social functioning bowel and bladder control play abilities motor skills |
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Describe Rett's Syndrome
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*primarily females
*single gene disorder *normal development 5-30 months, then arrest/regression Head growth stops Hypotonia appears Functional hand skills diminish hand wringing dementia, autistic features, possible seizures loss of social skills which may be regained language and motor skills impaired *teeth grinding *facial grimacing *wide, stiff, awkward gait *involuntary movements in and around mouth |
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What would create a home environment which would be conducive to tranquility and peace of mind for ASD
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routine, order, sameness
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Similarities between CDD and Rhetts
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Brain damage is thought to be more pervasive
Development is normal in early months/years Development then slows, stops and/or reverses |
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Differences between CDD's/Rhetts and Austim/Aspergers
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CDD/Rhett's brain development pervasive; Autism/Aspergers is more discrete and localized
CDD/Rhett's early brain development is normal; Autism/Asperger's brain development is never normal CDD/Rhett's development may regress; Autism/Asperger's doesn't regress |
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With what client factors would persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders have the most differences from the typical child
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Social
Sensory Cognitive Self-direction, judgment, etc |
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What performance areas are affected with Autism spectrum disorders?
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Work/productivity/education
play/leisure self care ADL/IADL Social interaction |
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What is one important contribution we can make to enhancing the Occupational Performance of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders besides SI?
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Intensive Early Intervention
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