PSYC112 Lecture Notes - Asperger Syndrome, Intellectual Disability
3 Sep 2013
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Impairment in social interaction e. g. lack of eye contact, lack of appropriate facial expressions. Impairment in communication e. g. delay or total lack of language development, impairment in ability to initiate or sustain conversation, very literal (don"t understand humour) Restricted or repetitive behaviours e. g. preoccupation with one thing, movement e. g. spinning, routine and sameness. Impaired social development e. g. diminished eye contact, unusual facial expressions and body language, fail to develop peer relationships. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and activities e. g. extreme preoccupation with a topic where lots of facts and info are gathered these are pursued in great depth and great intensity. No significant delays in cognitive and language development. Autism: intellectual disability, verbal skills less well developed than non-verbal skills which are better developed.
