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Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge Flashcards

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  1. According to the DSM-5, autism spectrum disorder is characterized by deficits in which two core domains?

    Answer: Social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors

    The DSM-5 defines ASD by persistent deficits in social communication/interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior.

  2. A child with ASD engages in hand-flapping when excited. This behavior is best classified as:

    Answer: A stereotyped motor movement, a form of restricted/repetitive behavior

    Hand-flapping is a stereotyped/repetitive motor movement, which falls under the restricted and repetitive behaviors criterion of ASD.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'theory of mind' deficits in individuals with ASD?

    Answer: Impaired ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others

    Theory of mind deficits refer to difficulty understanding that others have thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives different from one's own.

  4. Sensory hyper-reactivity in a child with ASD is best described as:

    Answer: An unusually strong response to sensory stimuli that others find mild

    Hyper-reactivity means an exaggerated or heightened response to sensory stimuli that most people would not find aversive.

  5. Which early developmental red flag for ASD is most commonly identified by 12 months of age?

    Answer: Lack of joint attention and pointing

    Lack of joint attention (sharing focus on objects/events with others) and pointing are key early social-communication red flags by 12 months.

  6. A BCAT observes that a client insists on taking the same route to school every day and becomes severely distressed when the route changes. This is an example of:

    Answer: Inflexible adherence to routines, a restricted/repetitive behavior

    Insistence on sameness and inflexible adherence to routines is a core feature of restricted/repetitive behaviors in ASD.

  7. The term 'echolalia' in the context of ASD refers to:

    Answer: Repeating words or phrases previously heard, either immediately or after a delay

    Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases from another person or media, and can be immediate (just heard) or delayed.