Social Communication Domains of ASD

a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction

• autism spectrum disorder
• giftedness
• identified learning disability
• visual impairment 

Which example is NOT a restricted or repetitive pattern of behavior, interest, or activity..

• Stereotyped and repetitive motor movements

• Insistence on sameness

• flexibility in daily routines

• hyperactivity to sensory input

Which two is severity based on?

• Fixated interests

• Restricted & repetitive patterns of behavior

• Social communication Impairments

Give one example of a repetitive pattern of behavior, interest, or activity that comes to mind...

Are symptoms of ASD present in the early development period?

• Yes

• No

Which is an example of a potential social communication disorder?

• Taking turns in conversation

• Changing communication to match needs of listener

• Uses communication for social purposes

• Difficulty making inferences on what is not explicitly stated

Deficits in Social Communication can result in limitations in...?

• occupational performance

• academic achievement

• social participation

• effective communication

True or False: the onset of symptoms is not within the early developmental period and deficits may manifest when social communication demands exceed capacities.

• True

• False

Can ASD be diagnosed with comorbidities?

• No

• Yes

Which does NOT define a severity levels for Autism?

• requiring support

• requiring substantial support

• requiring moderate support

• requiring very substantial support