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ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Diagnosis (Screening Tools (Child (The…
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early Signs (12 to 24 Months)
Often begins to develop language then loses it, or doesn’t acquire language at all
May appear deaf, respond unevenly or not at all to sounds
Difficulty consoling during transitions (tantrums)
Difficulty sleeping / wakes at night
Does not “point and look”
Failure to bond (e.g. child is indifferent to parents’ presence)
Self restricted/selected diet
Limited imaginative play
Not interested in playing with other children
Chronic gastrointestinal problems
Repeated infections
Diagnosis
Medical Referrals
Differential Diagnosis
Fragile X Syndrome: Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada
Rett Syndrome: Ontario Rett Syndrome Association
Tuberous Sclerosis: Tuberous Sclerosis Canada
Tourette Syndrome: Tourette Canada
Down Syndrome: Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Canadian Epilepsy Alliance
Williams Syndrome: Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada
Congenital Rubella Syndrome
Untreated Phenylketonuria (PKU)
DSM-5
Screening Tools
Child
The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST)
Teen
Adolescent Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
Toddler
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Revised (M-CHAT-R)
Adult
Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
Characteristics
Strength
Non-verbal reasoning skills
Reading skills
Perceptual motor skills
Drawing skills
Computer interest and skills
Exceptional memory
Visual Spatial abilities
Music skills
Challenges
Impairment in social relationships
Deficits in communication/language
Perseveration on interests and activities
Dependence on routine
Abnormal responses to sensory stimulation
Behaviour problems
Variability of intellectual functioning
Uneven development profile
Difficulties in sleeping, toileting and eating
Immune irregularities
Nutritional deficiencies
Gastrointestinal problems
Treatments
Medical
Behaviour Intervention
Other Therapies