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| Secondary Symptoms of Autism |
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| Cognitive delays, motor delays, sensory difficulties |
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| Autism: Etiology Genetic Factors |
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-chromosomal anomalies
-advanced paternal age |
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Co-occurring with Autism- higher functioning equals increasing chance b/c of more self-awareness:
-depression
-anxiety disorders
-ADHD/learning problems
-self injurious Behavior |
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| Treatment Options for Autism (1) |
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- early and intensive intervention
- special education
- medication
- autism specific interventions
- visual learning (TEACCH)
- Social engagement
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| a child hides another child's marble: normal kids will know that the child (1) will look in normal spot. autistic children will think that child (1) will go to the spot where child(2) hid it. |
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| Autism: Etiology Biological Factors |
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- Epilepsy- higher rates in ppl with autism
- Brain Volume
- Brain Structures
- Immune Systems
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other disorders that need to be ruled out while diagnosed w/autism:
- child disintegrative disorder
- schizophrenia
- selective mutism
- language disorders
- mental retardation
- habit disorders
- obsessive compulsive disorder
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- severe, yet rare
- predominately affects females
- development initially normal than 4 stages of regression
- hand stereotypes, sleep
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- one of the most difficult disorders for doctors to assess
- autism spectrum- occur on a social/community/ behavioral spectrum of functioning
- right end more normative behavior
-left end more deficit behavior
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| Pervasive Development Disorders, NOS |
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Definition
| doesn't meet full criteria for Autism or Asperger, but struggle with social interaction |
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- presence of language set this apart from Autism
-overlapping with mild autism and severe apsergers --> hard to tell difference at times
-present at age 3
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| Qualitative Impairment in Communication Development |
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Definition
- Delay in or total lack of development of spoken language
- impairment in the ability to initiate and sustain consideration w/others
- stereotyped or repetitive use of language--> diosyncratic language
- lack of varied, spontaneous, make believe play or social imitation of play
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| Restricted Repetitive & Stereotyped Behavior |
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- stereotyped and repetitive motor hands (flapping hands, head banging, rocking)
- Persistent preoccupation w/parts of objects
- all-encompassing preoccupation w/one interest that is either abnormal in intensity or focus
- inflexible adherence to specific, non-functional rituals or routines- Extreme
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| Qualitative Impairment in Reciprocal Social Interaction |
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- failure to develop appropriate peer relationships
- marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behavior to regulate social interaction
- lack of social or emotional reciprocity
- lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment interests, and achievements w/other ppl
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- function of join attention is to share interest in an object or event.
- demonstrated by the coordination of attention (eye contact, pointing, etc.)
- emerges at 6 months and well developed by 18 months
-developed toddler: eye contact with stranger-share experience of moving toy
-autism: continues to play w/toy w/o seeking social attention
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