Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain what autism spectrum disorders are; 2. list types of autism spectrum disorders; 3. point out similarities and differences among types of autism spectrum disorders; 4. explain characteristics of specific autism spectrum disorders; 5. describe interventions for managing psycho-social challenges of patients with autism spectrum disorders; and 6. express therapies for correcting autism spectrum disorders.

Definitions, types of autism spectrum disorders- Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Characteristics of specific autism spectrum disorders. Causes of autism spectrum disorders. Social and communication challenges associated with autism spectrum disorders. Physiological challenges of autism spectrum disorders. Assessment techniques for autistic children or patients. Therapeutics procedures for rehabilitating autistic children.