Seen Question

Seen Question

1. Given studies

   • P. Howlin 1998
     • Chin & Bernard-Opitz
       • R. Jordan 2005

2. Lit Search

   • Kasiri & Smith 2013
     • McGovern & Sigman
       • Harjusola Webb & Huss Robbins

3. Intro

   • use question
     • diagnostic criteria
       • research to understand
         • research for education

4. History

   • Kanner 1943
     • PDD, lifespan,
       • verbal & non verbal communication
         • social interaction
           • poor eye contact
             • repetitive activities & stereotypical movement
               • resistance to change
                 • unusual responses to sensory experiences

5. spectrum disorder

   • multiple types
     • from mild cognitive, social, behavioural probs
       • to severe symptoms
         • AS
           • high functioning cognitive abilities, no speech delay
             • significant social skills deficits
         • PDD-NOS
           • 1 characteristic but not all diagnostic criteria

6. causes unknown

   • Kanner - refrigerator
     • Frith MZ twins, genetic
       • Brain imaging

7. Diagnosis

   • DSM-IV
     • impaired social interaction
       • impaired communication
         • restrictive repetitive & stereotypical behaviours
           • Baron-Cohen screening 18 mth