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Psy 339 (2)
Autism
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
12/08/2010

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Term
Secondary Symptoms of Autism
Definition
Cognitive delays, motor delays, sensory difficulties
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Autism: Etiology Genetic Factors
Definition

-chromosomal anomalies

-advanced paternal age

Term
Comorbid Disorders
Definition

Co-occurring with Autism- higher functioning equals increasing chance b/c of more self-awareness:

-depression

-anxiety disorders

-ADHD/learning problems

-self injurious Behavior

Term
Autism Etiology: Diet
Definition
Dairy and Wheat 
Term
Treatment Options for Autism (1) 
Definition

 

  • early and intensive intervention
  • special education
  • medication
  • autism specific interventions
  • visual learning (TEACCH)
  • Social engagement

 

Term
Sally- Anne Test
Definition
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
Definition

 

  • Epilepsy- higher rates in ppl with autism
  • Brain Volume
  • Brain Structures
  • Immune Systems

 

Term
Differential Diagnosis
Definition

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

 

 

Term
Rett's Disorder
Definition

 

  • severe, yet rare
  • predominately affects females
  • development initially normal than 4 stages of regression
  • hand stereotypes, sleep

 

Term
Diagnosing Autism
Definition

  • 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

Term
Pervasive Development Disorders, NOS
Definition
doesn't meet full criteria for Autism or Asperger, but struggle with social interaction
Term
Asperger's Disorders
Definition

  • 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 

Term
Qualitative Impairment in Communication Development
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 

Term
Restricted Repetitive & Stereotyped Behavior
Definition

  • 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
Definition

  • 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

Term
Joint Attention
Definition

  • 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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