social aspects of communication

SLPs can diagnose ASD and SCD T or F

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a primary symptom/characteristic of autism spectrum disorder?

• Impaired development of reciprocal social interaction

• Deficits in social communication

• intellectual disability

• impaired development of reciprocal social interaction

Based on the DSM-5, children must receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder before the age of 3

• true

• false

Individuals with ASD demonstrate a consistent pattern of skills and abilities

• true

• false

ASD is 10 times more common in males than females

• true

• false

Which of the following are NOT "red flags" of Autism Spectrum Disorders?

• Loss of babbling and language skills

• Lack of turn taking and joint attention

• Lack of response to human voice and a social smile

• Loss of hearing skills/abilities and delayed motor development

- shows fantasy schemes in play

- understands that beliefs can result in predictable emotions

- understands that someone may feel the same way when experiencing a similar event

- uses comissives/promises

• 4-5 years

• 3-4 years

• 24-36 months

• 12-18 months

ASD should be ruled out before considering a potential diagnosis of SCD

• true

• false

- develops basic understanding of theory of mind, including judgment that another person may have a belief that differs from the truth

- shifts topics rapidly

• 4-5 years

• 3-4 years

• 18-24 months

• 24-36 months

Research shows that there are no differences in prevalence rates and age diagnosis for ASD across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups

• true

• false