Social communication disorder features and autism spectrum assessment and intervention concepts tested on the Praxis SLP exam.
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- Autism spectrum disorder core diagnostic domains per the DSM-5 are
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Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, plus restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests- Social communication disorder differs from autism spectrum disorder in that it
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Lacks the restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests required for an autism diagnosis- Joint attention refers to
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The shared focus of two individuals on an object or event, often through pointing or eye gaze- Reduced joint attention in early development is considered
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An early red flag for autism spectrum disorder- Echolalia refers to
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The repetition of previously heard words or phrases- Immediate echolalia versus delayed echolalia
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Immediate echolalia repeats speech right after hearing it, while delayed echolalia repeats speech heard at an earlier time- Echolalia can serve a communicative function such as
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Turn-taking, requesting, or self-regulation, rather than being purely meaningless repetition- Pragmatic language refers to
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The social use of language, including turn-taking, topic maintenance, and understanding nonliteral language- Theory of mind refers to
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The ability to understand that others have thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives different from one's own- Difficulty with theory of mind in autism spectrum disorder can contribute to
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Challenges understanding sarcasm, figurative language, and others' perspectives- Restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism can include
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Stereotyped movements, insistence on sameness, and highly focused, intense interests- Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements are sometimes called
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Stimming- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an intervention approach that
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Uses principles of reinforcement to shape and increase desired behaviors and skills- The DIR/Floortime model emphasizes
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Following the child's lead during play to build developmental and relational capacities- Social skills groups for children with autism aim to
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Practice social communication skills, such as turn-taking and conversation, in a structured peer setting
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