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Austism spectrum
grad student presentation on autism spectrum disorder
Question | Answer |
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Autism diagnosis is made based on _____ criteria. | Autism diagnosis is made based on ** behavioral ** criteria. |
3 diagnostic criteria | (1) impairments in social interaction (2) impairments in communication (3) restricted/repetitive behaviors |
Brain development is _______ in those with autism. | Brain development is ** atypical ** in those with autism. |
Structural differences include: | - superior temporal sulcus - altered connections in distant brain regions - excessive white matter - enlarged amygdala and hippocampus |
Head circumference | Children with autism may have smaller head at birth but then rapid growth as brain is making abnormal connections. |