Author Question: Describe common social and communication pathways in children with ASD. What will be an ideal ... (Read 86 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe common social and communication pathways in children with ASD.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Angel is worried that her intrusive, unacceptable thoughts are signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Research suggests that ____.

a. unless the thoughts are bizarre, she does not have the disorder
b. she probably has the disorder because it is defined by intrusive thoughts
c. she cannot have the disorder unless she engages in compulsive behaviors
d. such thoughts are commonunless they cause her discomfort or are uncontrollable

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Most commonly a lifelong disability with continual impairments in both social interactions and communication
Symptoms usually appear and peak around age 2-4
Improvement can be seen in social and communication areas, with most improvements seen early in development
Some children show major rapid improvements in both areas (bloomers)
15-30 show regression; lose previously acquired skills either abruptly or more gradually; some lose skills in adolescence due to seizures
Children with ASD continue to have significant difficulties in both areas and have more need for ongoing support than children with intellectual developmental disabilities

Answer to Question 2

D