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Autism is... |
a neurological disorder caused by brain damage/dysfunction in brain centers that handle sensory input. This lack of stimulation causes deficits in output (communication, language, emotional expression, etc.) |
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Characteristics include deficiencies in... |
-speech -language -ability to adapt to change/routines -socialization -relating to others - responses to sensory stimuli -rate of normal development |
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People with autism may look normal but are often _________ from the world. |
detached |
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Autism is a processing problem in the brain. True or False? |
TRUE |
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What is echolalia? |
a typical, echoing speech pattern |
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Reactions tend to be... |
hyper/hyposensitive OR inconsistent |
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One type of repetitive and obsessive behavior is ________________ with objects. |
fixations |
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The Thaut article illustrates 3 points: |
1) better in music than other behavioral areas 2) do better in music than other activities 3) respond to music more frequently + appropriately than other stimuli |
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Another word for "teaching for transfer" is ___________. A MT should strive to help their clients apply concepts learned in therapy into real life. |
generalizability |
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It is crucial to have highly ___________ sessions with this population due to their need for "sameness." |
order |
