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Asperger's - answer✔High functioning Autism. Excel in academics, know about all about a
particular interest and obsess over it, lack street smarts, do not understand idioms, humor,
bullying, etc. May require Special Ed because of their social and behavior abilities. They
continue to live at home. May develop depression and mood disorders. Asperger's is NOT
included in the DSMIV.
Dr. Leo Kanner - answer✔First identified the constellation of characteristics of Autism in 1943.
"Refrigerator Mothers" - answer✔Theory that many believed that the cause of Autism was
because of the lack of maternal warmth amongst parents during the time period 1950's -
1970's. Mothers of Autistic children were said to have been inadequate mothers which
increased depression rates.
Dr. Hans Asperger - answer✔Identified Asperger disorder in 1944.
Bernard Rimland - answer✔Wrote an article "Infantile Autism" in 1965. It stated that Autism is
a biological disorder. He soon after created the Autism Institute Research Center in 1967.
1980 - answer✔Autism was officially apart of the DSMIV. Rain Man was released, first time
millions was introduced to Autism.
Possible Cause of Autism - answer✔There is no known cause of Autism. Some believe there are
genetic components, hereditary, medical, vaccines, diet, etc.
Characteristics of Autism - answer✔Hyperlexia, echoic, excess or frequent tantrums, movie
talk/scripting, highly self-restricted diets, and repetitive movements.
Echoic - answer✔Repeat words or phrases rather than engage in conversation.
Movie talk/ scripting - answer✔Must watch part of movie again and again.
Early signs of Autism - answer✔No big smiles, no babbling by 12 months, no words by 24
months, repetitive movements or objects.
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Relias Learning Courses - RBT EXAM
Questions And Answers Updated 2024/2025
Asperger's - answer✔High functioning Autism. Excel in academics, know about all about a
particular interest and obsess over it, lack street smarts, do not understand idioms, humor,
bullying, etc. May require Special Ed because of their social and behavior abilities. They
continue to live at home. May develop depression and mood disorders. Asperger's is NOT
included in the DSMIV.
Dr. Leo Kanner - answer✔First identified the constellation of characteristics of Autism in 1943.
"Refrigerator Mothers" - answer✔Theory that many believed that the cause of Autism was
because of the lack of maternal warmth amongst parents during the time period 1950's -
1970's. Mothers of Autistic children were said to have been inadequate mothers which
increased depression rates.
Dr. Hans Asperger - answer✔Identified Asperger disorder in 1944.
Bernard Rimland - answer✔Wrote an article "Infantile Autism" in 1965. It stated that Autism is
a biological disorder. He soon after created the Autism Institute Research Center in 1967.
1980 - answer✔Autism was officially apart of the DSMIV. Rain Man was released, first time
millions was introduced to Autism.
Possible Cause of Autism - answer✔There is no known cause of Autism. Some believe there are
genetic components, hereditary, medical, vaccines, diet, etc.
Characteristics of Autism - answer✔Hyperlexia, echoic, excess or frequent tantrums, movie
talk/scripting, highly self-restricted diets, and repetitive movements.
Echoic - answer✔Repeat words or phrases rather than engage in conversation.
Movie talk/ scripting - answer✔Must watch part of movie again and again.
Early signs of Autism - answer✔No big smiles, no babbling by 12 months, no words by 24
months, repetitive movements or objects.
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