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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
(impairments in social interaction, communication skills, restricted interests/activities. Can also have sensory perception issues, unusual cognition, etc). |
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| lecture-like or overly formal speech |
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| the ability to discriminate similar sounds in words |
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| when sensory experiences have been overwhelming and unavoidable |
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| The disproven, psychogenic cause of autism |
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| When relatives display the same, but less severe, characteristics as the individual with autism |
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| the way parts of the brain function during specific thoughts, emotions, or behavior. relates to neurochemistry and neuropathology in the dysfunction of serotonin and dopamine. |
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| larger head circumference and brain weight |
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| deficiency in an enzyme that prevents buildup of phenylalanine. can lead to brain damage resulting in intellectual disability and behavioral issues |
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| Autistic children have a weaker theory of mind, or mind blindness. They often lack empathy. |
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| A child may lack in central coherence and get too focused on details. |
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1. organization and planning abilities
2. working memory
3. inhibition and impulse control
4. time management and prioritizing
5. using new strategies |
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