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ASD Flashcards

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What is autism?

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Problems in the area of social communication and interaction + restricted/repetitive patterns of thinking

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Triad of impaitment in ASD?

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Social interaction
Language impairment
Thought and behaviour

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Co morbid conditions of ASD?

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LD
Depression
Social anxiety
OCD
ADHD
Dyspraxia
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ASD causes?

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Strongly heritable

No clear pathology

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Non pharmacologic management of ASD

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Behaviour analysis
SALT
Social skills training

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Pharmacologic management of ASD?

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Risperidone for short term agression
Methylphenidate
Melatonin- Sleep problems

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