ASD (sakshi)

Characteristics of ASD
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Amygdala dysfunction evaluationInconsistent findingsAmygdala dysfunction evaluationIndirect not direct effectsAmygdala dysfunction evaluationDanger of oversimplificationApplying amygdala dysfunction to modifying ASDOxytocinGenetic predispositionFamily studiesGenetic predispositionTwin studiesGenetic predispositionSimplex and multiplex ASDGenetic predispositionSyndromic + non-syndromic ASDGenetic predispositionLogic of family + twin studiesGenetic predisposition evaluationResearch supportGenetic predisposition evaluationReal world applicationsGenetic predisposition evaluationIncomplete explanationGenetic predisposition evaluationComplexityGenetic predisposition evaluationAutistic traits in the general populationTheory of MindWhat is a ToM?Theory of MindPrecursors to a ToMTheory of MindTesting ToM deficitsTheory of Mind evaluationResearch supportTheory of Mind evaluationIncomplete explanationTheory of Mind evaluationReal world applicationsTheory of Mind evaluationIneffectiveness of ToM interventionsTheory of Mind evaluationDoes ToM have a neurobiological basis?Applying ToM to modifying ASDJoint attentionWeak central coherence theoryCC: global vs. local processingWeak central coherence theoryWeak CC + ASDWeak central coherence theoryCC as a continuumWeak central coherence theorySuperior perceptual abilities in ASDWeak central coherence theory evaluationA positive explanation of ASDWeak central coherence theory evaluationSupporting evidenceWeak central coherence theory evaluationLack of validityWeak central coherence theory evaluationA comprehensive explanation of ASDEmpathising-systemising theoryWhat is the E-S theory?Empathising-systemising theorySex differencesEmpathising-systemising theoryEmpathising and systemising in ASDEmpathising-systemising theory2 components of empathyEmpathising-systemising theoryMechanisms of E and SEmpathising-systemising theory evaluationResearch support for E and SEmpathising-systemising theory evaluationCross cultural consistencyEmpathising-systemising theory evaluationValidity issuesEmpathising-systemising theory evaluationE-S theory can't explain ASDEmpathising-systemising theory evaluationReal world applicationsApplying E-S theory to modifying ASDLego therapyRefrigerator mother theoryEmotional refrigeratorsRefrigerator mother theoryA psychodynamic explanationRefrigerator mother theoryBettelheim and the empty fortressRefrigerator mother theoryReturn of the refrigerator motherRefrigerator mother evaluationLack of evidenceRefrigerator mother evaluationConfusion of cause and effectRefrigerator mother evaluationAlternative explanationsRefrigerator mother evaluationA cautionary talePicture exchange communication systemWhat is PECS?Picture exchange communication systemPECS protocolPicture exchange communication systemPECS+speech development controversyPECS evaluationSupporting evidence for effectivenessPECS evaluationEase of usePECS evaluationLimited support for meta analysisPECS evaluation -ethical implicationsEthical benefits of PECSPECS evaluation -ethical implicationsEthical criticisms of PECSPECS evaluation -social implicationsFinancial benefits of PECSPECS evaluation -social implicationsFinancial costs of PECSRelationship Development InterventionRDI descriptionRelationship Development InterventionDynamic intelligenceRelationship Development InterventionObjectives of RDIRelationship Development InterventionThe RDI processRDI evaluationSupport for effectivenessRDI evaluationLimited support for underlying conceptsRDI evaluationLack of evidenceRDI evaluation -ethical implicationsEthical benefits of RDIRDI evaluation -ethical implicationsEthical limitations of RDIRDI evaluation -social implicationsIs RDI a 'fad' treatment?RDI evaluation -social implicationsFinancial + social costs of RDI