QASP-S Study Guide [108 questions] with correct answers
Define ASD CORRECT ANSWER Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.
Characteristics of ASD CORRECT ANSWER Social communication deficits, restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities, and problems with social interactions
Social communication deficits CORRECT ANSWER present in various ways and can include impairments in joint attention and social reciprocity as well as challenges using verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors for social interaction.
Restricted, repetitive bx, interests, activity deficits CORRECT ANSWER manifested by stereotyped, repetitive speech, motor movement, or use of objects; inflexible adherence to routines; restricted interests; and hyper- and/or hypo-sensitivity to sensory input.
Social interaction deficits CORRECT ANSWER limited or delayed communication, limited or focused interests, symptoms are present in early development period (by age 3), clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
Historical Definitions ASD CORRECT ANSWER Kanner's psychiatric condition, PDD, PDD-NOS, Asperger's syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood disintegrative Disorder
Historical Def: Kanner's psychiatric condition CORRECT ANSWER delayed echolalia, sameness, gifted, great memory
Historical Def: Aspergers CORRECT ANSWER restricted, repetitive bxs and unable to hold conversations, lacked delay in language and cognition - high functioning autism Historical Def: Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) CORRECT ANSWER impairment in communication, lack of interest in people, bizarre responses to environment developed within first 30 months of life
Historical Def: PDD-NOS (Not otherwise specified) CORRECT ANSWER mild autism, 30-month requirement was removed, autism became spectrum of conditions
Historical Def: Rett Syndrome CORRECT ANSWER movement and communication are affected
Historical Def: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder CORRECT ANSWER reversal in development (supported autism caused by genetics)
Triad of Primary Impairments CORRECT ANSWER social communication, social interaction, rigidity of thinking/social imagination
Triad: Social communication CORRECT ANSWER difficulty with verbal/nonverbal communication. Not understanding meaning of common gestures, facial expressions, or tone of
voice.
Triad: Social interaction CORRECT ANSWER a. Difficulty understanding social rules, behaviors, and relationships. Appearing indifferent to other people or not understanding how to take turns
Triad: Rigidity CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty in the development of interpersonal play and imagination. Limited range of imaginative activities, possibly copied and pursued rigidly and repetitively.
ASD: Red Flags to Early Diagnosis CORRECT ANSWER Impairment in Social Interactions, Communication, Repetitive Bx/Restricted Interests, Emotional Regulation
Risk Factors for ASD CORRECT ANSWER a. Genetics
Define ASD CORRECT ANSWER Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.
Characteristics of ASD CORRECT ANSWER Social communication deficits, restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities, and problems with social interactions
Social communication deficits CORRECT ANSWER present in various ways and can include impairments in joint attention and social reciprocity as well as challenges using verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors for social interaction.
Restricted, repetitive bx, interests, activity deficits CORRECT ANSWER manifested by stereotyped, repetitive speech, motor movement, or use of objects; inflexible adherence to routines; restricted interests; and hyper- and/or hypo-sensitivity to sensory input.
Social interaction deficits CORRECT ANSWER limited or delayed communication, limited or focused interests, symptoms are present in early development period (by age 3), clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
Historical Definitions ASD CORRECT ANSWER Kanner's psychiatric condition, PDD, PDD-NOS, Asperger's syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood disintegrative Disorder
Historical Def: Kanner's psychiatric condition CORRECT ANSWER delayed echolalia, sameness, gifted, great memory
Historical Def: Aspergers CORRECT ANSWER restricted, repetitive bxs and unable to hold conversations, lacked delay in language and cognition - high functioning autism Historical Def: Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) CORRECT ANSWER impairment in communication, lack of interest in people, bizarre responses to environment developed within first 30 months of life
Historical Def: PDD-NOS (Not otherwise specified) CORRECT ANSWER mild autism, 30-month requirement was removed, autism became spectrum of conditions
Historical Def: Rett Syndrome CORRECT ANSWER movement and communication are affected
Historical Def: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder CORRECT ANSWER reversal in development (supported autism caused by genetics)
Triad of Primary Impairments CORRECT ANSWER social communication, social interaction, rigidity of thinking/social imagination
Triad: Social communication CORRECT ANSWER difficulty with verbal/nonverbal communication. Not understanding meaning of common gestures, facial expressions, or tone of
voice.
Triad: Social interaction CORRECT ANSWER a. Difficulty understanding social rules, behaviors, and relationships. Appearing indifferent to other people or not understanding how to take turns
Triad: Rigidity CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty in the development of interpersonal play and imagination. Limited range of imaginative activities, possibly copied and pursued rigidly and repetitively.
ASD: Red Flags to Early Diagnosis CORRECT ANSWER Impairment in Social Interactions, Communication, Repetitive Bx/Restricted Interests, Emotional Regulation
Risk Factors for ASD CORRECT ANSWER a. Genetics
