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
- 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
- Lacks the restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests required for an autism diagnosis
- Joint attention refers to
- 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
- An early red flag for autism spectrum disorder
- Echolalia refers to
- The repetition of previously heard words or phrases
- Immediate echolalia versus delayed echolalia
- 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
- Turn-taking, requesting, or self-regulation, rather than being purely meaningless repetition
- Pragmatic language refers to
- The social use of language, including turn-taking, topic maintenance, and understanding nonliteral language
- Theory of mind refers to
- 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
- Challenges understanding sarcasm, figurative language, and others' perspectives
- Restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism can include
- Stereotyped movements, insistence on sameness, and highly focused, intense interests
- Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements are sometimes called
- Stimming
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an intervention approach that
- Uses principles of reinforcement to shape and increase desired behaviors and skills
- The DIR/Floortime model emphasizes
- Following the child's lead during play to build developmental and relational capacities
- Social skills groups for children with autism aim to
- Practice social communication skills, such as turn-taking and conversation, in a structured peer setting
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