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DSM V ASD Diagnosis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What sources of information does an ASD Diagnosis usually rely on? | - Parent/Caregiver description of childs development -Professional observations of child behaviour |
| What is the diagnostic criteria for ASD according to DSM v | persistent deficits in 3 areas of social communication and interaction AND at least 2/4 types of restricted, repeated behaviour |
| What are the areas of social communication deficits? | 1) Reciprocity (Failure to respond, approach, back and forth) 2) Non-verbal behaviour (eye contact, body language) 3) Developing, maintaining and understanding relationships |
| How is severity described in the DSM-V | In 3 levels. Level 3: Needs very substantial support Level 2: Needs substantial support Level 1: Needs support |
| What is the first subset of restricted repeated behaviour? | Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities manifested by at least 2 of: Motor movements, aversion to change, fixated interests, hyper or hyporeactivity to sensory input. |
| What is the second subset of restricted repeated behaviours? | Symptoms present in early development |
| What is the 3rd subset of restricted repeated behaviours? | Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social occupational or other important areas of current functioning |
| What is the 4th subset of restricted repeated behaviours? | Symptoms are not better explained by another disability or disorder. |
| What other specifications should be made (co-morbidities? | -W or w/o intellectual impairment, language impairment, genetic condition, other neurodev, mental, or behavioural disorder, catatonia. |