Autism Core Knowledge - QASP Exam Prep Questions and Answers

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - ans-a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior Common Characteristics of ASD - ans-problems with social interaction with others. This may include problems talking back and forth, working, or playing with others unusual interest in objects need for sameness great variation in abilities under or over reaction to one or more of the five senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, or hearing repeated actions or body movements unusual emotional reactions and expressions Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) - ans-a diagnosis that is used for "severe and pervasive impairment in the development of reciprocal social interaction or verbal and nonverbal communication skills, or when stereotyped behavior, interests, and activities are present, but the criteria are not met for another developmental disorder Asperger's Syndrome - ans-a developmental disorder characterised by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests; relatively normal language acquisition and intelligence