The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be
screened for ASD at which well-child visits? - ANSWERS-18 month
and 24 month
general developmental screening tool. Parent-completed questionnaire;
series of 19 age-specific questionnaires screening communication, gross
motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal adaptive skills; results
in a pass/fail score for domains. - ANSWERS-ages and stages
questionnaires
Standardized tool for screening of communication and symbolic abilities
up to the 24-month level; the Infant Toddler Checklist is a 1-page,
parent-completed screening tool - ANSWERS-communication and
symbolic behavior scales
This is a general developmental screening tool. Parent-interview form;
screens for developmental and behavioral problems needing further
evaluation; single response form used for all ages; may be useful as a
surveillance tool. - ANSWERS-parents evaluation of developmental
status
Parent-completed questionnaire designed to identify children at risk for
autism in the general population. - ANSWERS-modified checklist for
autism in toddlers
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This is an interactive screening tool designed for children when
developmental concerns are suspected. It consists of 12 activities
assessing play, communication, and imitation skills and takes 20 minutes
to administer. - ANSWERS-screening tool for autism in toddlers and
young children
Enhances new skill development through rewards-based motivational
systems - ANSWERS-applied behavior analysis therapy
Provides educational resources, coping strategies, and communication
skills for parents of children with ASD - ANSWERS-parent training
Improves social skills including conversation, being a good sport, and
managing teasing from other children - ANSWERS-social skills training
may be used for clients with ASD who have hyperactivity, impulsive
behaviors, and sleep problems. - ANSWERS-guanfacine and clonidine
may be used for clients with ASD who have aggressive behaviors,
tantrums, sleep disorders, or motor tics. - ANSWERS-second gen
antipsychotics
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may be used for clients with ASD who have repetitive behaviors and
aggression. - ANSWERS-Tricyclic antidepressants (clompiramine)
may be used for clients with ASD who have hyperactivity, short
attention spans, and impulsive behaviors. - ANSWERS-stimulants
rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is typically caused by a mutation
in the methyl CpG binding protein and is characterized by normal
growth and development early in life followed by impaired growth and
development later in life - ANSWERS-Rett syndrome
what usually happens when boys develop Rett syndrome? - ANSWERS-
severe problems when they are born and die shortly after birth
one of the most disabling aspects of Rett syndrome, interfering with all
body movements, including eye gaze and speech - ANSWERS-Apraxia
TS often occurs comorbidly with other psychiatric conditions such as -
ANSWERS-ADHD, OCD, learning difficulties, depression
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