Part 1.
Watch this video on early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD):
And review the DSM-5 criteria for ASD:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
List two signs of ASD you saw from the video. Were you surprised about any of the symptoms covered in the video? Were there signs you didn’t know about before? (3 points)
List one symptom of ASD that is in the DSM-5 criteria that was NOT covered in the video (1 point).
Why is it important to be able to identify signs of ASD in young children? (2 point).
There is no “cure” for ASD, but therapy and other treatment can help. Explain one type of therapy or treatment that has been shown to help ASD (2 points- you need to list the therapy AND explain what it is).
Part 2.
1. List 3 ways you can establish rapport with a child and/or their family.
2. Give an example for ABC behavioral assessment (one antecedent, one behavior, and one consequence). You may not use the examples in the PowerPoint slides.
3. List one criticism of the DSM-5.
4. Explain two of the following therapy techniques: Cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, child-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy.
5. What two psychological assessments need to be done to diagnose a child with an intellectual disability?
6. What is your opinion on diagnostic labels for mental health disorders?
