Autism Spectrum Disorder Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, etiology, assessment, and related topics.

Criteria A (Autism)

Persistent deficits in social communication, non verbal communication and social interaction.

Criteria B (Autism)

Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

Neurodiversity

We each have different neurology, brain function, and nervous systems. Neurodiversity / neurodiverse is a term that describes all human neurological diversity, including neurotypicality.

Neurodivergence

Neurodivergent people have shared features that differ from what is defined as "normative" or "neurotypical". Different types of neurodivergence are called “neurotypes”.

Social model of disability

Problem is in the interaction between the person and environment. Barriers in the environment are the problem.

Masking

Hiding/changing your authentic self to fit neurotypical social expectations and norms, often learnt in order to attract less negative attention, takes constant effort

Camouflaging

Copying behaviours to present as more 'normal'

IDD

Intellectual Developmental Disability

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS2)

Observation instrument for children over 2 years. Consists of 15 four-point scales where a child’s behaviour is rated for chronological age.

ADOS-2

Semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviours.

MIGDAS-2

Clinical interview process is organized around inviting the individual to share and expand on their worldview