EDSP - Chapter 10 Question and answers 2024 verified to pass
EDSP - Chapter 10 Question and answers 2024 verified to passAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - correct answers Newest term to describe individuals w/autism...there are a wide range of characteristics Prevalence - correct answers .7% of all students age 6-21, 1 in 68 children, boys are 4.5X more likely IDEA Autism Definition - correct answers Developmental disability affecting verbal & nonverbal communication & social interaction, evident before age 3, affects child's education Significant Criteria for ASD - correct answers Social interactions or communication, Repetitive behavior, Fixated or restricted interests Biological Causes - correct answers Heredity has mixed reviews about if it is a cause of not Parts of the Brain Affected - correct answers Cerebellum, Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe...fewer cells & increase in density or less volume of cells in those areas (atypical development in brain) Cerebellum - correct answers Abnormalities...motor coordination, balance, cognition Frontal Lobe - correct answers Social & cognitive functioning Temporal Lobe - correct answers Understanding facial expressions, social cues, memory Environmental Factors - correct answers Can influence number and severity of symptoms...positive, structured environment can significantly improve behavior problems Immunizations - correct answers Measles, mumps, rubella...people still believe these are a cause, extensive research shows little correlation
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