SHS 470 Exam 3 – Autism Questions And
Answers
What is the difference between DMS-IV and DMS-5 diagnostic criteria? DMS-IV
catergorized autism into serperate disorders (aspergers) while DMS-5 categorizes autism as a
spectrum
What are some causes that may contribute to ASD? genetic, environental, and neuro-
biologica factors
autistic brain grows _____ than average for the first few years of life faster
what is the synchronized activity between brain regions that share similar functions?
functional connectivity
There's some emerging evidence of environmental factors that may contribute to ASD: -
exposure to toxins
- paternal and maternal age ( more evidence for paternal)
What are some red flags for ASD? limited eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures
, SHS 470 Exam 3 – Autism Questions And
Answers
delayed babbling and first words
Do SLPS diagnose autism? generally no, depends on state
What are some core ASD assessment considerations? • AAC
• Pragmatic Language
- Feeding Assessment
Social Communication is often assessed using.... checklists
______ may be underdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life due to camouflaging orm
females
Concerning phonology, those with ASD may have problems with phonological....
processing
Concerning morphology, those with ASD may have problems with.... irregular
morephemes and difficulty with pronouns
Answers
What is the difference between DMS-IV and DMS-5 diagnostic criteria? DMS-IV
catergorized autism into serperate disorders (aspergers) while DMS-5 categorizes autism as a
spectrum
What are some causes that may contribute to ASD? genetic, environental, and neuro-
biologica factors
autistic brain grows _____ than average for the first few years of life faster
what is the synchronized activity between brain regions that share similar functions?
functional connectivity
There's some emerging evidence of environmental factors that may contribute to ASD: -
exposure to toxins
- paternal and maternal age ( more evidence for paternal)
What are some red flags for ASD? limited eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures
, SHS 470 Exam 3 – Autism Questions And
Answers
delayed babbling and first words
Do SLPS diagnose autism? generally no, depends on state
What are some core ASD assessment considerations? • AAC
• Pragmatic Language
- Feeding Assessment
Social Communication is often assessed using.... checklists
______ may be underdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life due to camouflaging orm
females
Concerning phonology, those with ASD may have problems with phonological....
processing
Concerning morphology, those with ASD may have problems with.... irregular
morephemes and difficulty with pronouns
