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What are the DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What are the DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
- Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors and verbal communicative behaviors
- Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communicative behaviors, and developing relationships (correct)
- Deficits in verbal communicative behaviors, and developing relationships
- Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity and verbal communicative behaviors
What is a possible intervention for autism spectrum disorder?
What is a possible intervention for autism spectrum disorder?
- Occupational therapy
- Dietary supplements
- Medication (correct)
- Physical therapy
What should individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria be evaluated for?
What should individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria be evaluated for?
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Social communication disorder (correct)
What is a consideration for physical activity for individuals with autism?
What is a consideration for physical activity for individuals with autism?
What is the age requirement to access the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is the age requirement to access the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is the primary focus of the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is the primary focus of the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is the key factor for interventions in autism spectrum disorder?
What is the key factor for interventions in autism spectrum disorder?
What is the requirement for individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder to be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder?
What is the requirement for individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder to be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder?
What is a potential benefit of recreation for individuals with autism?
What is a potential benefit of recreation for individuals with autism?
What is the co-occurring condition that may require comorbid diagnoses with autism spectrum disorder?
What is the co-occurring condition that may require comorbid diagnoses with autism spectrum disorder?
What should the disturbances in autism spectrum disorder not be better explained by?
What should the disturbances in autism spectrum disorder not be better explained by?
What is a potential intervention for coping with sensory issues in autism spectrum disorder?
What is a potential intervention for coping with sensory issues in autism spectrum disorder?
Which of the following is a key criterion for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder according to DSM-5?
Which of the following is a key criterion for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder according to DSM-5?
What intervention may be considered for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What intervention may be considered for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What should individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria be evaluated for?
What should individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria be evaluated for?
What is a potential benefit of recreation for individuals with autism?
What is a potential benefit of recreation for individuals with autism?
What is a consideration for physical activity for individuals with autism?
What is a consideration for physical activity for individuals with autism?
What is a requirement for individuals to access the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is a requirement for individuals to access the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What type of disorder should the disturbances in autism spectrum disorder not be better explained by?
What type of disorder should the disturbances in autism spectrum disorder not be better explained by?
What may be a co-occurring condition with autism spectrum disorder?
What may be a co-occurring condition with autism spectrum disorder?
What should individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified be given the diagnosis of?
What should individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified be given the diagnosis of?
What is a potential intervention for coping with sensory issues in autism spectrum disorder?
What is a potential intervention for coping with sensory issues in autism spectrum disorder?
What is the primary focus of the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What is the primary focus of the Autism Resource Centre (ARC)?
What must symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder cause in order to be considered clinically significant?
What must symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder cause in order to be considered clinically significant?
Which diagnostic category was omitted in the transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5?
Which diagnostic category was omitted in the transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5?
What was a significant concern regarding the overuse of PDD-NOS in DSM-IV?
What was a significant concern regarding the overuse of PDD-NOS in DSM-IV?
In DSM-5, which diagnostic categories were collapsed into a single diagnosis?
In DSM-5, which diagnostic categories were collapsed into a single diagnosis?
How many 'symptom' domains/categories were there in DSM-IV?
How many 'symptom' domains/categories were there in DSM-IV?
What is the key change in the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder from DSM-IV to DSM-5?
What is the key change in the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder from DSM-IV to DSM-5?
Which condition was separated from Autism Spectrum Disorder in DSM-5?
Which condition was separated from Autism Spectrum Disorder in DSM-5?
What was the primary concern regarding the diagnostic category 'pervasive developmental disorders' in DSM-IV?
What was the primary concern regarding the diagnostic category 'pervasive developmental disorders' in DSM-IV?
What was the reason for omitting the diagnostic category 'pervasive developmental disorders' in DSM-5?
What was the reason for omitting the diagnostic category 'pervasive developmental disorders' in DSM-5?
What was the main reason for the overuse of PDD-NOS in DSM-IV?
What was the main reason for the overuse of PDD-NOS in DSM-IV?
What is the number of 'symptom' domains/categories in DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is the number of 'symptom' domains/categories in DSM-5 criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is the new diagnostic category introduced in DSM-5?
What is the new diagnostic category introduced in DSM-5?
What is the separate condition from Autism Spectrum Disorder in DSM-5?
What is the separate condition from Autism Spectrum Disorder in DSM-5?
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DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Interventions
- DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder includes deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communicative behaviors, and developing relationships
- It also involves restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, and hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input
- Individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria should be evaluated for social communication disorder
- Interventions for autism spectrum disorder may include behavioral therapy, speech therapy, AAC communication strategies, medication, social strategies, coping with sensory issues, and routine
- Symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of current functioning
- The disturbances should not be better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay
- Autism spectrum disorder may co-occur with intellectual disability and may require comorbid diagnoses
- Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Physical activity considerations for individuals with autism include creating daily routines, smooth transitions, consistency/structure, clear and simple instruction, and visual cues
- Benefits of recreation for individuals with autism include increased quality of life, social relationships, decreased inappropriate behaviors, increased physical well-being, and increased skills for accessing the community
- The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization in Regina, SK, serving adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by empowering them to achieve independence and maximize contribution to society
- Criteria to access ARC includes being 18-35 years of age, having an ASD diagnosis, being committed to attending scheduled ARC sessions, and having a valid ARC membership
DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Interventions
- DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder includes deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communicative behaviors, and developing relationships
- It also involves restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, and hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input
- Individuals with marked deficits in social communication not meeting autism spectrum disorder criteria should be evaluated for social communication disorder
- Interventions for autism spectrum disorder may include behavioral therapy, speech therapy, AAC communication strategies, medication, social strategies, coping with sensory issues, and routine
- Symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of current functioning
- The disturbances should not be better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay
- Autism spectrum disorder may co-occur with intellectual disability and may require comorbid diagnoses
- Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Physical activity considerations for individuals with autism include creating daily routines, smooth transitions, consistency/structure, clear and simple instruction, and visual cues
- Benefits of recreation for individuals with autism include increased quality of life, social relationships, decreased inappropriate behaviors, increased physical well-being, and increased skills for accessing the community
- The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization in Regina, SK, serving adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by empowering them to achieve independence and maximize contribution to society
- Criteria to access ARC includes being 18-35 years of age, having an ASD diagnosis, being committed to attending scheduled ARC sessions, and having a valid ARC membership
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