Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

What are the required deficits in social communication and interactions that affect those with autism?

What are the possible patterns of restricted, repetitive behaviors seen in ASD, and how many are needed for diagnosis?

Is autism more common in males or females?

What is the most common cause of ASD?

What is a common screening tool for ASD in toddlers?

What are some early red flags for ASD?

What is the minimal reliable age for diagnosing ASD?

What are 3 potential early differential diagnoses to consider alongside ASD?

What diagnosis might be considered for a child who is content with simple sensory play, not particularly inquisitive with play materials, cannot complete an age-appropriate puzzle, but makes eye contact?

What diagnosis might be considered for a child who uses gestures to communicate, has intact receptive language, follows simple commands, and is aware of the content of conversation, but has limited spoken language?

What diagnosis might be considered if there is evidence of maltreatment or neglect, usually severe?

What are the 3 most common psychiatric co-occurring conditions with ASD?

What are 4 common co-occurring medical conditions with ASD?

What standardized tests can be used for diagnostic clarification of ASD?

What tests can be used to assess IQ in individuals potentially having ASD?

Who should a person with suspected syndromic ASD be referred to?

When is a referral to neurology particularly indicated for an individual with ASD?

_____ is a systematic teaching method that breaks down skills to the smallest level that a child needs.

_____ is a systematic teaching method that uses discrete trials to build a child's skills to use requesting language that eventually advances to more fluent responses.

_____ impairments are frequently seen in children with ASD.

Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) have poorer _____ and higher rates of _____ than their peers.

Infants who later develop ASD have increased frequency of abnormal muscle _____.

How might gross motor coordination present in adults with ASD?

How might gross motor coordination delays present in toddlers and infants with ASD?

How might fine motor delays present in adults with ASD?

How might fine motor delays present in infants/toddlers with ASD?

What is an example of a motor stereotype that might be seen in infants/toddlers with ASD?

Proficiency in motor skills at _____ years of age was a significant predictor of optimal outcomes at 4 years of age in children with ASD.

_____ refers to mechanisms providing matching between observed and executed action; in ASD, deficits in this may have a cascade effect on mentalization.

_____ refers to mechanisms whereby observation of a movement may interfere with simultaneous execution of a movement; in ASD, reduced levels of this is a marker of social interaction difficulties due to impaired biological motion detection.

The _____ motor system has been hypothesized to play a role in social cognition.

What are the three required deficit areas in social communication and interaction for an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis?

What are the four types of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities seen in ASD, and how many are required for diagnosis?

Which sex is more commonly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What is considered the most significant contributing factor to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Name a common screening tool used for identifying risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder in toddlers.

List some early red flags (developmental milestones delays or losses) that might indicate a risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What is considered the minimum age at which a reliable diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder can often be made?

Name three conditions that might be considered as differential diagnoses when evaluating a young child for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Which differential diagnosis for ASD might be considered for a child who makes eye contact but is content with simple sensory play, is not inquisitive with toys, and cannot complete age-appropriate puzzles?

Which differential diagnosis for ASD might be considered for a child who uses gestures to communicate, has intact receptive language, follows commands, and seems aware of conversations, but struggles with spoken language?

Which differential diagnosis for ASD might be considered if there is evidence of severe maltreatment or neglect impacting a child's development?

What are three of the most common psychiatric conditions that co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What are four common medical conditions that frequently co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Name two standardized assessment tools commonly used for diagnostic clarification of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Name examples of tests used to assess IQ (Intelligence Quotient) in individuals being evaluated for ASD, considering both verbal and nonverbal abilities.

To whom should a referral be considered if an individual's Autism Spectrum Disorder is suspected to be part of a known genetic syndrome (syndromic ASD)?

What specific co-occurring condition in an individual with ASD strongly indicates a need for referral to a neurologist?

__________: systematic teaching method that breaks down skills to the smallest level that a child needs

__________: systematic teaching method that uses discrete trials to build a child's skills to use requesting language that eventually advances to more fluent responses

__________ impairments are frequently seen in children with ASD

Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) have poorer __________ and higher rates of __________ than their typically developing peers.

Infants who later develop ASD have increased frequency of abnormal muscle __________.

How might gross motor coordination difficulties manifest in adults with ASD?

What are some examples of gross motor delays or difficulties that might be observed in infants and toddlers with ASD?

How might fine motor delays manifest in adults with ASD?

How might fine motor delays manifest in infants and toddlers with ASD?

Give an example of a motor stereotypy that might be observed in infants or toddlers with ASD, particularly during the second year of life.

Proficiency in motor skills at __________ years of age was found to be a significant predictor of optimal outcomes at 4 years of age in children with ASD.

__________: mechanisms providing matching between observed and executed action; in ASD, deficits in this system may have a cascade effect on mentalization (understanding others' mental states).

__________: mechanisms whereby observation of a movement may interfere with simultaneous execution of a movement; reduced levels of this are seen in ASD and may relate to social difficulties.

The __________ motor system, involved in planning and executing movements, has been hypothesized to play a role in social cognition, potentially linking motor and social differences in ASD.

What are the three required deficits in social communication and social interaction for an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis?

What are the four possible patterns of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities seen in ASD, and how many are required for diagnosis?

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) more commonly diagnosed in males or females?

What is considered the most significant contributing factor to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What is a commonly used screening tool for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in toddlers?

What are some early developmental red flags that might indicate a risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What is generally considered the minimal age at which an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis can be reliably made?

What are three potential conditions that should be considered as differential diagnoses when evaluating a young child for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What is a likely differential diagnosis for a child who is content with simple sensory play, is not inquisitive with play materials, cannot complete age-appropriate puzzles, but makes eye contact?

What is a likely differential diagnosis for a child who uses gestures to communicate, has intact receptive language, follows simple commands, and is aware of conversational content, but has delayed speech?

What differential diagnosis should be considered if there is evidence of severe maltreatment or neglect contributing to a child's developmental delays or behavioral concerns?

What are the three most common psychiatric conditions that co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What are four common medical conditions that frequently co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What are two standardized assessment tools often used for diagnostic clarification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

What are some examples of intelligence (IQ) tests that can be used for individuals being assessed for ASD, considering both verbal and nonverbal abilities?

To whom should a referral be made if an individual is suspected of having syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

In the context of ASD assessment or management, when is a referral to Neurology typically indicated?

__________: systematic teaching method that breaks down skills to the smallest level that a child needs

__________: systematic teaching method that uses discrete trials to build a child's skills to use requesting language that eventually advances to more fluent responses

__________ impairments are frequently seen in children with ASD

Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) have poorer __________ and higher rates of __________ than their peers

Infants who later develop ASD have increased frequency of abnormal muscle __________

How might gross motor coordination typically present in adults with ASD?

What are some potential gross motor coordination challenges or delays observed in toddlers and infants with ASD?

How might fine motor delays manifest in adults with ASD?

What fine motor delays might be observed in infants and toddlers with ASD, potentially persisting longer than typical?

What is an example of a motor stereotypy that might be observed in infants or toddlers with ASD during their second year?

Proficiency in motor skills at __________ years of age was a significant predictor of optimal outcomes at 4 years of age in children with ASD

__________: mechanisms providing matching between observed and executed action; in ASD, deficits in motor resonance may have a cascade effect on mentalization

__________: mechanisms whereby observation of a movement may interfere with simultaneous execution of a movement; in ASD, reduced motor interference is a marker of social interaction difficulties due to impaired biological motion detection

The __________ motor system has been hypothesized to play a role in social cognition