Asr 13 which of these are true x vaccinations are

ASR #13
 Which of these are true?
X. Vaccinations are probably contributing
factors to autism
Y. Genetics probably are involved in the
development of autism
Z. There is no known cause of autism
a. X and Y
b. Y and Z
c. X and Z
d. All of the above
Summary
 What is autism and what causes it?
 Developmental disability
 Diagnosis derived from behavior !
 No brain scan or blood test
 Evident by age 3 but normally
diagnosed after age 4
Summary (continued)
 What is autism and what causes it?
 Assumed biological disorder most likely
of genetic origin characterized by
qualitative differences in:
1. Social communication
2. Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors

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Outline
A. History of Autism
B. Prevalence of Autism
C. Characteristics of Autism
D. Causes of Autism
E. Autism Treatments
F. Early Intervention
G. Assessment and Programming
H. Traditional Analysis of Language
I. Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior
J. Teaching the Autoclitic
General Treatment Information
 Doctors diagnose…
 Not up on all treatments or research
backing for all treatments
 Parents want their kids to have happy,
healthy fulfilling lives
 Parents left on own to find treatment
 Internet , friends, media, etc.
 Lots of information
 Lots conflicting and confusing
 What to do and how to choose?
Why Parents Use Ineffective
Treatments
 Parents want the best for their kids
and are often desperate for help
 Parents fall victim to duplicitous
claims that encourage them to try
unsafe, expensive , and ineffective
non-evidence-based treatments
 Anyone can start a journal or post a
study on the Internet
Why Parents Use Ineffective
Treatments (continued)
 Fringe treatment providers prey on
desperation and fear, and deceive parents
with numerous unfounded claims
 National Autism Conference, 2014
 Multiple testimonials do not equal good
science!
 Consumers need to be educated before
starting services
 Parents/caretakers don’t know what
questions to ask or who to ask
Why Parents Use Ineffective
Treatments (continued)
 Parents often put their trust in so-
called “experts” and the
professionals
 Many parents look to doctors,
psychologists, and others to guide
the treatment decisions
 Parents need access to training and
resources to make choices for their
child
ASR #14
 Why would parents use ineffective
treatments?
a. They don’t know what questions to ask or
who to ask
b. Trust so- called “experts” and the
professionals
c. Parents left on own to find treatment and
lots of information is conflicting and
confusing
d. All of the above
e. Only B and C

Objective #8
 Some common treatments for Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that need
Objective #9
more research
a. List
b. Briefly describe
a. List
b. Briefly describe
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