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Explain the severity levels of Autism.
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Level 1: need support
Level 2: substantial support
Level 3: very substantial support
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What are the DSM criteria for Autism?
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- deficits in social communication and interaction (A), restricted/repetitive behaviour and interests (B)
- must have all of A and at least two of B
- symptoms must have been present in early development, cause impairment, and be the best explanation for symptoms
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What should be included in an assessment of Autism?
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- comprehensive developmental history
- standardized scales/interviews (AID-R and ASRS- gold standards)
- observation (ADOS, CARS)
- cognitive and adaptive testing
- screen for comorbidities/alternative explanations
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What is ABLLS-R?
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Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills
- very broad (over 500 skills assessed)
- cirriculum guide and skills tracking
- produces a protocol/IEPS development guide (colour coded graph)
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What is VB-MAPP?
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Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Programs
- verbal and related skills and milestones
- 22 common language and learning barriers for ASD included
- colour coded graph, includes developmental level
5
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What is AFLS?
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Assessment of Functional Living Skills
- functional and practical assessment skills of everyday life
- user friendly
- informs programming and IEP (colour coded graph)
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What is AASP?
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Autism Social Skills Profile
- measure of social functioning
- assist with planning and tracking intervention outcomes
- ask questions to parents
- very user friendly
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What is FBA?
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Functional Behaviour Analysis
- gets at why the person is communicating the way they are
- develop function based behaviour supports
8
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List 4 ministry funded interventions for Autism.
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- Autism Intervention Program (IBI, KidsAbility)
- ABA Based Services for Children and Youth with Autism (goes into home)
- CPRI
- DSO Funded Programs/Services
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