Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 25.B: Exam Q&A 2024

Autism spectrum disorder is more common in a. Males b. Females - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Males 1 in 42 males 1 in 189 females Mothers of age greater than ___ years and fathers of age ___ years are at greater risk to have a child with autism than other ages. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mothers of age greater than 30 years and fathers of age 50 years are at greater risk to have a child with autism than other ages. Which of the following are core characteristics of autism? [SATA] a. Hyperactivity/impulsiveness b. Social deficits c. Lack of appetite d. Language impairment e. Repetitive behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER-b, d, e A child with autism will likely present with which of the following? [SATA] a. Sterotypy b. Extreme aversion to touch, loud noises, and bright lights c. Echolalia d. Emotional lability e. Using "you" in place of "I" when speaking f. Anger management issues - CORRECT ANSWER-a, b, c, d, e Rigid and obsessive behavior seen in children with autism spectrum disorder. Manifests as head banging, twirling in circles, biting themselves, and flapping hands/arms. a. Echolalia b. Sterotypy c. Stimulants d. Hyperkinesis - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Sterotypy A compulsive parroting of a word or phrase just spoken by another seen in ASD. a. Echolalia b. Sterotypy c. Stimulants d. Hyperkinesis - CORRECT ANSWER-a.