Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam
Question with 100% Solution
Which are behaviors associated with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Extreme
resistance to change
Children with ASD are very resistant to change or
activities that occur outside of their regular schedules.
Stereotypical repetitive speech
Stereotypical repetitive speech, such as repeating a
song's lyrics over and over, is a behavior associated with
ASD.
Fixation with particular objects
Fixation with particular objects, such as a toy car and
watching the wheels go round and round, is a behavior
associated with ASD.
Which factors are most associated with the causes of
ASD? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Genetic
Genetic factors, such as Fragile X syndrome and tuberous
sclerosis, have been associated with ASD.
Metabolic
, Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam
Question with 100% Solution
Metabolic factors, such as oxidative stress and metabolic
impairment, have been linked to ASD.
Environmental
Parental exposure to the chemicals thalidomide and
valproic acid have been linked to increased risk of autism.
Which example demonstrates the cognitive concept of
"islands of genius" as seen in ASD? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A child who can recite the complete
daily area train schedules.
A child who is able to recite large amounts of insignificant
data, such as train schedules, is exhibiting "islands of
genius."
Which class of antidepressant is most successful in the
treatment of ASD symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are the type of antidepressant that has been most
successful in treating ASD symptoms of depression and
anxiety. SSRIs have allowed ASD patients to gain more
tolerance of new situations.
Question with 100% Solution
Which are behaviors associated with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD)? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Extreme
resistance to change
Children with ASD are very resistant to change or
activities that occur outside of their regular schedules.
Stereotypical repetitive speech
Stereotypical repetitive speech, such as repeating a
song's lyrics over and over, is a behavior associated with
ASD.
Fixation with particular objects
Fixation with particular objects, such as a toy car and
watching the wheels go round and round, is a behavior
associated with ASD.
Which factors are most associated with the causes of
ASD? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Genetic
Genetic factors, such as Fragile X syndrome and tuberous
sclerosis, have been associated with ASD.
Metabolic
, Autism Spectrum Disorder Exam
Question with 100% Solution
Metabolic factors, such as oxidative stress and metabolic
impairment, have been linked to ASD.
Environmental
Parental exposure to the chemicals thalidomide and
valproic acid have been linked to increased risk of autism.
Which example demonstrates the cognitive concept of
"islands of genius" as seen in ASD? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A child who can recite the complete
daily area train schedules.
A child who is able to recite large amounts of insignificant
data, such as train schedules, is exhibiting "islands of
genius."
Which class of antidepressant is most successful in the
treatment of ASD symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are the type of antidepressant that has been most
successful in treating ASD symptoms of depression and
anxiety. SSRIs have allowed ASD patients to gain more
tolerance of new situations.
