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What is a characteristic of Autism It appears during a child's first 3 years of life
Spectrum Disorder? and affects social interaction and
communication skills.
What are the symptoms of Persistent deficits in social communication
Autism Spectrum Disorder? and interaction, restricted, repetitive
patterns of behavior.
What must be assessed in Developmental delays, communication skills,
children suspected of having parent-child relationship, and signs of
Autism Spectrum Disorder? possible abuse.
What is the genetic component It is four times more common in boys than
of Autism Spectrum Disorder? girls and is not influenced by racial, ethnic,
or social factors.
,What is the nursing process Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes identification,
application for Autism Spectrum Implementation, Evaluation.
Disorder?
What is the significance of early They provide behavior management and family
intervention programs for support to improve outcomes.
Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is a common barrier to Lack of services and premature termination of
treating mental illness in treatment.
children and adolescents?
What percentage of children and 20%
adolescents in the U.S. suffer
from major mental illness?
What is the impact of Autism Symptoms cause impairments that limit everyday
Spectrum Disorder on everyday functioning.
functioning?
What is the role of family support Family support is crucial for effective
in managing Autism Spectrum management and intervention.
Disorder?
, What are the primary impairments Severe impairments in social interactions and
in children with autism spectrum communication skills.
disorder?
What are the outcomes for Cooperating with others, exhibiting
improving social interaction consideration, and accurately interpreting and
skills in children with autism? exchanging messages.
What is a key component of Behavior management with a reward system.
treatment plans for children
with autism?
What types of therapy may Physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
children with autism receive?
How does the DSM-5 classify In three levels: Level 1 requires support, Level
autism spectrum disorder? 2 requires substantial support, Level 3
requires very substantial support.
What is the purpose of To improve relatedness and decrease anxiety,
pharmacotherapy in treating compulsive behaviors, or agitation.
autism spectrum disorder?
What is Applied Behavior Analysis A psychological therapy that encourages
(ABA)? positive behaviors and discourages negative