ASD FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
in the new DSM, where do Autism spectrum disorder and Aspergers Syndrome
stand? - ANSWERAspergers is no longer separate from ASD in the DSM, rather it is
a form of high functioning ASD in the new DSM
describe the aspects of ASD that need to be displayed to receive a diagnosis -
ANSWERthe patient has to show social interaction and social communication
impairments in all three of these areas: reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and
developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
the patient also must show at least 2 of the restricted and repetitive behavior,
interests, or activities symptoms
what are the. restricted and repetitive behavior, interests, or activities symptoms? -
ANSWER- stereotyped or repetitive movements, use of objects, or speech
- insistence on sameness, inflexible routines, ritualized verbal/nonverbal behaviors
- restricted fixated interests
- hyper/hypo-reactive sensory input, or unusual interests in sensory experiences
what is meant by stereotyped or repetitive movements, use of objects, or speech? -
ANSWER- individuals have difficulty engaging in spontaneous play in conversation;
they tend to follow a script of sorts and have trouble deviating from that script
- repetitive movements they have purposeless movements that they repeat over and
over again (spin in circles, rock back and forth, etc.)
describe deficits in reciprocity - ANSWERdifficulty in reciprocal interactions with
other people, such as conversations
problems can be displayed when they have difficulty sharing emotions with other
people
difficulty sharing attention with others
how can sharing attention with others be a deficit? - ANSWERsomeone with difficulty
does not draw others' attention. to the things that they find interesting as often or as
easily
someone with difficulty is not drawn to things others find interesting as often or as
easily
so it works in both ways
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
in the new DSM, where do Autism spectrum disorder and Aspergers Syndrome
stand? - ANSWERAspergers is no longer separate from ASD in the DSM, rather it is
a form of high functioning ASD in the new DSM
describe the aspects of ASD that need to be displayed to receive a diagnosis -
ANSWERthe patient has to show social interaction and social communication
impairments in all three of these areas: reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and
developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
the patient also must show at least 2 of the restricted and repetitive behavior,
interests, or activities symptoms
what are the. restricted and repetitive behavior, interests, or activities symptoms? -
ANSWER- stereotyped or repetitive movements, use of objects, or speech
- insistence on sameness, inflexible routines, ritualized verbal/nonverbal behaviors
- restricted fixated interests
- hyper/hypo-reactive sensory input, or unusual interests in sensory experiences
what is meant by stereotyped or repetitive movements, use of objects, or speech? -
ANSWER- individuals have difficulty engaging in spontaneous play in conversation;
they tend to follow a script of sorts and have trouble deviating from that script
- repetitive movements they have purposeless movements that they repeat over and
over again (spin in circles, rock back and forth, etc.)
describe deficits in reciprocity - ANSWERdifficulty in reciprocal interactions with
other people, such as conversations
problems can be displayed when they have difficulty sharing emotions with other
people
difficulty sharing attention with others
how can sharing attention with others be a deficit? - ANSWERsomeone with difficulty
does not draw others' attention. to the things that they find interesting as often or as
easily
someone with difficulty is not drawn to things others find interesting as often or as
easily
so it works in both ways
