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FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) correct answers encompasses a range of physical,
mental, and behavioral outcomes caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
- neurological impairment in 3 or more cognitive domains
FASD clinical features correct answers - thin upper lip
- Smooth philtrum
- small eye openings
- poor feeding
Autism Spectrum Disorder correct answers a disorder that appears in childhood and is
marked by significant deficiencies in communication, sensory processing, repetitive
behaviours
- neurodevelopment disorder
Potential causes of autism correct answers - Hypoxia at birth
- genetics
- Immune and environmental components
- other medical issues
Autism signs correct answers - sensory processing issues (all senses are heightened)
- Communication issues
- Obsessive behaviour
- Different levels of functioning
- Cant make eye contact
- emotional disconnection from others
Asperger's Syndrome correct answers - Autism Subtype
- have a higher intellectual ability, IQ and fewer sensory issues than autism
- characterized primarily by communication issues
- ADHD type symptoms
Long term consequences: Aspergers correct answers - Greater risk for mood and anxiety
disorders
- sleep disorders
- food issues
- may have learning disability
- tend to have trouble with physical functioning (clumsy)
- Level of functioning varies
Treatment for autism spectrum disorders correct answers - occupational therapy
- support
- behaviroal therapy
- gluten/casein free diet may be helpful
- meds: sleep aids
ADHD subtypes correct answers - Inattentive (ADD)