Actual Comprehensive iHuman Case Study: 22-Month-Old
Toddler with Difficulty Making Friends and Suspected
Autism (iHuman Week 7 -).
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ANSWER-a disorder that appears in
childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication
and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive
behaviors
ADHD - ANSWER-Inattentive symptoms- difficulty focusing, inability
to complete work, difficulty concentrating, difficulty organizing,
frequently losing objects + forgetfulness
Hyperactivity symptoms- fidgeting, restlessness, can't play quietly,
excessive talking, blurting out +interrupting
These symptoms can be combined as well.
"Person First" Language - ANSWER-*person with autism(person first,
diagnosis:Secondary)
Prevalence:
1 in______Children in US have ASD
5x more common in______, 1 in______
ASD:all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic - ANSWER-68, boys, 42,
What causes Autism? - ANSWER-No cause
Poss, Neurobiological disorder affecting brain development(no blood
test)
, Autism is diagnosed by: - ANSWER--Looking→child's behavior
-History of the child's development
Risk Factors: - ANSWER--Twins ↑of both
-Parents w/one child that has autism(2%-8% ↑ second child having
autism)
-Older parents ↑risk of ASD
-Genetic conditions (e.g. tuberous sclerosis)
Characteristics of ASD:Impairment in social interaction - ANSWER--no
eye contact
-no response to their name
-lack of social play
Impairment in communication - ANSWER--Deficits in communication
-no verbal language
-difficulties in convo's
-Repetitive lang
Repetitive and Stereotyped patterns of behaviors and interest -
ANSWER--Body movements
-Specific interest(letters,numbers)
-Rigid nonfunctional routines (not having a particular function)
-ears(noises or sounds)
Qualitative impairment in the ability to form social relationships -
ANSWER--symptoms vary
-may change over time
-challenges in impairment in communication, social interaction and
repetitive behavior
Toddler with Difficulty Making Friends and Suspected
Autism (iHuman Week 7 -).
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ANSWER-a disorder that appears in
childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication
and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive
behaviors
ADHD - ANSWER-Inattentive symptoms- difficulty focusing, inability
to complete work, difficulty concentrating, difficulty organizing,
frequently losing objects + forgetfulness
Hyperactivity symptoms- fidgeting, restlessness, can't play quietly,
excessive talking, blurting out +interrupting
These symptoms can be combined as well.
"Person First" Language - ANSWER-*person with autism(person first,
diagnosis:Secondary)
Prevalence:
1 in______Children in US have ASD
5x more common in______, 1 in______
ASD:all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic - ANSWER-68, boys, 42,
What causes Autism? - ANSWER-No cause
Poss, Neurobiological disorder affecting brain development(no blood
test)
, Autism is diagnosed by: - ANSWER--Looking→child's behavior
-History of the child's development
Risk Factors: - ANSWER--Twins ↑of both
-Parents w/one child that has autism(2%-8% ↑ second child having
autism)
-Older parents ↑risk of ASD
-Genetic conditions (e.g. tuberous sclerosis)
Characteristics of ASD:Impairment in social interaction - ANSWER--no
eye contact
-no response to their name
-lack of social play
Impairment in communication - ANSWER--Deficits in communication
-no verbal language
-difficulties in convo's
-Repetitive lang
Repetitive and Stereotyped patterns of behaviors and interest -
ANSWER--Body movements
-Specific interest(letters,numbers)
-Rigid nonfunctional routines (not having a particular function)
-ears(noises or sounds)
Qualitative impairment in the ability to form social relationships -
ANSWER--symptoms vary
-may change over time
-challenges in impairment in communication, social interaction and
repetitive behavior
