7 Questions
Which term did Leo Kanner coin to describe high functioning Autism?
Asperger's Syndrome
Which therapy for autistic children was developed by Ole Ivar Lovaas?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Which of the following is a characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the DSM-5?
Impaired social interaction and communication
What is a possible cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to current research?
Genetics, prenatal and postnatal factors, and imbalances in neurotrasmitters
Which of the following is NOT a prenatal factor associated with an increased risk of ASD?
Advanced parental age
Which one of these is a characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to Criterion C?
Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period
What is the prevalence of autism in the United States based on data from 11 states?
1 in 68
Study Notes
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Leo Kanner coined the term "autism" to describe high-functioning autism.
- The Lovaas Model, developed by Ole Ivar Lovaas, is a therapy for autistic children.
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- According to the DSM-5, ASD is characterized by difficulties in social communication and social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Current research suggests that one possible cause of ASD is genetic mutations.
Prenatal Factors and ASD
- Advanced maternal age is a prenatal factor associated with an increased risk of ASD.
- Having a sibling with ASD is a prenatal factor associated with an increased risk of ASD.
- Maternal hypertension during pregnancy is a prenatal factor associated with an increased risk of ASD.
- Maternal smoking during pregnancy is NOT a prenatal factor associated with an increased risk of ASD.
Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Criterion C states that ASD is characterized by difficulties in changing routines or transitioning between activities.
Prevalence of Autism in the United States
- Based on data from 11 states, the prevalence of autism in the United States is approximately 1 in 54 children.
Test your knowledge on the history, characteristics, and statistics of autism. This quiz covers topics such as the history of autism diagnosis, historical views on the causes of autism, current research on its causes, and the key characteristics of autism. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this complex disorder.
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