AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS BY DR (MRS) E.A.E. ALUKO MB BS FWACP, DAAP
Apr 01, 2015
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
OPTIONS
BY DR (MRS) E.A.E. ALUKO
MB BS FWACP, DAAP
Autism
• Defined as a Behavioral Disorder Characterized by Treatable Medical Problems
Autism• Impairments in communication• Problems with social interactions• Repetitive, restrictive or stereotyped
behaviors• Consider the concept of Autisms
Autism as a genetic syndrome
There are some classic genetic syndromes that are characterized by autistic behavior
William’s syndromeCri du ChatRett’s syndrome
BUT
Classic Genetics Cannot Explain Increased Illness In Children
• Increase Over the Past 20 Years- Autism: 6000% increase
* 1:1000 ---------- 1/50 * ADHD 400% increase
* Asthma 300% increase * Allergies 400% increase
Paradigm for understanding Autism
Genetic Susceptibilities
Environmental triggers Timing & Development
OVERVIEW
• Introduction• What are ASD• Who are the qualified professionals for
diagnostic assessments• Diagnostic criteria for medical diagram.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
• Developmental Disability not visible at birth• Different Brain Structure complex genetic interaction• Complex Disorder many areas affected• Wide Range of Impairment mild to severe across areas
ASD STATISTICS
• Estimates 1 in every 110 children for spectrum
• Present before the age of 3, but diagnosis often later
• Found in all cultures and economic groups• Four times more common in boys
3 AREAS AFFECTED
• Reciprocal Social Interactions• Communication• Behaviors and Interests - Development in these areas follows a
DIFFERENT path than that of most children - Differences are QUALITATIVE
ASDor
PDD
A SPECTRUM1.Asperger’s Disorder 2.Atypical Autism/PDD-NOS3.Austistic Disorder4.Rett’s Disorder5.Childhood Disintegrative Disorders
ASD DIAGNOSIS
• Based on observable behaviors no medical test to diagnose autism or
related disorders• Pattern of development• Social, Communication, Behavioral Profile• Developmental History Important• Rule out other Disorders
Delays or abnormal functioning in at least 1 of the following areas, with onset prior to age 3 years
*social interaction*language as used in social
communication*symbolic or imaginative play
DSM-1V CRITERIA : AUTISTIC DISORDER
• Qualitative impairment in reciprocal social interaction(2)
.marked impairment in use of multiple non verbal behaviors to regulate social
interactions.failure to develop peer relationships
appropriate to developmental level.a lack of spontaneous seeking to share
enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people.lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Qualitative impairment in communication (1)*delay in, or total lack of, the development of
spoken language*in individuals with adequate speech, marked
impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others
*stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language
*lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play or social initiative play appropriate to developmental level
Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and activities
*encompassing preoccupations h 1 or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus
*apparently inflexible adherence to specific, non functional routines or rituals
*persistent preoccupation with parts of objects
DSM-1V CRITERIA: ASPERGER’S DISORDER
*Qualitative impairment in reciprocal social interaction*Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of
behavior, interests, and activities*There is no clinical significant general delay in language
.Single words by 2 yrs
.Communicative phrases by 3 yrs*There is no clinically significant delay in cognitive
development.Average or Above Average IQ score
DSM-1V CRITERIA: PDD-NOS
• Severe and pervasive impairment in development of social interaction
• Impairment in either .verbal or nonverbal communication skills
OR .with the presence of stereotyped behavior,
interests, and activities
DIAGNOSING AUTISM
FIRST STEPSCREENING
THEN
REFERRALFINALLY
EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS
EARLY DIAGNOSIS
LEADS TO
HIGH LEVELS OF
RECOVERY
SCREENING FOR ASD
*Child ideally younger than 3years*Best done between ages 12mnths-24mnths
Done on 2 levelsLevel 1
Primary caregiver reports Numerous screening forms exist CHAT ESAT CSBS
M-CHATPlease fill out the following about how your child usually is. Please try to answer every question. If the behavior is rare (e.g..you’ve seen it once or twice),please answer as if the child does not do it.1. Does your child enjoy being swung, bounced on your knee, etc.? Yes No2. Does your child take an interest in other children? Yes No3. Does your child like climbing on things such as up stairs? Yes No4. Does your child enjoy playing peek-a boo/hide-and-seek? Yes No5. Does your child ever pretend, for example, to talk on the phone or take care of a doll or pretend other things?
Yes No6. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to ask for something? Yes No
M-CHAT (cont)7. Does your child ever use his/her index finger to point, to indicate interest in something?
Yes No8. Can your child play properly with small toys (e.g. cars or blocks) without just mouthing, fiddling, or dropping them? Yes No9. Does your child ever bring objects over to you (parent) to show you something? Yes No10. Does your child look you in the eye for more than a second or two? Yes No11. Does your child ever seem over sensitive to
noise? (e.g.. Plugging ears) Yes No
M-CHAT (CONT)12. Does your child smile in response to your face or your smile? Yes No13. Does your child imitate you? (e.g..you make a face-will your child imitate it?) Yes No14. Does your child respond to his/her name when you call? Yes No15. If you point a toy across the room, does your child look at it? Yes No16. Does your child walk? Yes No17. Does your child look at things you are looking at? Yes No18. Does your child make unusual finger movements near his or her face? Yes No
M-CHAT (CONT.)19. Does your child try to attract your attention to his/her own activity? Yes No20. Have you ever wondered if your child is deaf? Yes No21. Does your child understand what people say? Yes No23. Does your child look at your face to check your reaction when faced with something unfamiliar? Yes No
• LEVEL 2
• PROFESSIONAL REPORTS• FOCUSED ON BEHAVIOR
• CSBC • PDDST• STAT• CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale)
• CARS most commonly used tool by professionals
COLLATION OF ALL INFORMATION if suggestive
RERRERAL FOR EVALUATION
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE AN ASD DIAGNOSIS?
*Due to complexities in diagnosis relating to range of behaviors various professionals are needed.
* MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
• Special educators• General educators• Psychologists• Speech-language pathologists• Occupational therapists• Physical therapists• Physician(e.g., neurologist, pediatrician)
Multidisciplinary team should be supervised by one of the following ;
*Licensed Clinical Psychologist*Licensed Physician/Pediatrician*School psychologist
DIAGNOSING ASDs
*Developmental history is important*Rule out other disorders
DIAGNOSIS
Evaluation andGOLD STANDARD ASSESMENTS
STATE-OF-THE-ART (Gold Standard assessments)EVALUATION FOR ASD
• Medical examination• Parent interview (ADI-R)• Individual observation (ADOS by
Professionals) • Developmental language testing
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
*Physical examination*Rule out hearing / vision impairments*Genetic Testing*Neurological Examination
PARENT INTERVIEW ADI-R
*Developmental history*Semi-structured interview about social skills*Communication*Behaviors and
*Adaptive skills
ADI-R (Physician administered)Extensive Primary Caregiver Interview (93items)
* Early Development (7)*Acquisition and Loss of Language/Other Skills (20)*Language and Communication Functioning (21)*Social Development and Play (10)*Favorite Activities and Toys (7)*Interests and Behaviors (13)*General Behaviors (13)
AUTISM DIAGNOSTIC OBSERVATION SCHEDULE(ADOS)
*Play/Interview-based assessment*Five modules
.Toddler (12-30months)
.Preverbal/single words
.Phrase speech
.Fluent speech: Child/Adolescent
.Fluent speech: Adolescent/Adult
NOW THAT I HAVE A DIAGNOSIS…..
*Opportunity to educate physicians, teachers, community providers about
.Diagnostic resources
.Early signs
.Referrals for intervention*Be On Same Page
.Everyone in life
.Follow-up diagnosis?*Start services and treatment
WHAT SERVICES SHOULD MY CHILD RECEIVE?
* Services should be based on .3 main domains associated with ASD’S
- Social interactions- Communication- Behaviors and Interests
.Those specific challenges of ASD that face your child- ASD is not a one-size-fits-all- Should be tailored to those ASD criteria your child meets
SERVICES SHOULD *Promote independence and social responsibility*Ameliorate behavioral difficulties*Promote generalization across multiple
environments*IFSP/IEP/ISP vehicle for planning and
implementing objectives and benchmarks.Observables.Moderate behaviors and skills.Achievable within 1 year.Expect to affect participation in
-Education -Community
-Family life
SERVICES (CONT.)
*Social skills.Imitate others.Social initiations to others.Response to adults AND peers
-Needs access to typical peers.Parallel and interactive play with peers and
siblings*Communication
.Expressive verbal language
.Repetitive language
.Nonverbal communications skills
.Functional symbolic communication system
SERVICES SHOULD (CONT.)*Increase engagement and flexibility in developmentally appropriate activities and play*Attend to the environment*Respond to appropriate motivational system*Motor skills
.Fine and gross
.Age appropriate functional activities*Cognitive skills
.Symbolic play
.Basic concepts
.Academic skills
SERVICES SHOULD (CONT.)
*Replace problem behaviors.More conventional and appropriate
behaviors*Increase independent organizational skills
.Success in general education classrooms*Include parents and families as meaningful team
members – They are experts on their child*Be consistent across settings
.Home, school, community.
CONCLUSIONS
• Diagnosis of ASD is a label that can get services
• Label assists others to know what skills are areas of strengths and which are areas of needs
• No two individuals with ASD are alike• Services should be tailored to individual’s
strengths and needs
THANK YOU
DR (MRS) E.A.E. ALUKO
MB BS FWACP, DAAP