2023 QASP-S Study Guide [108 questions] with correct
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Historical Definitions ASD -ANSWER>> Kanner's psychiatric condition,
... [Show More] PDD, PDD-NOS, Asperger's
syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood disintegrative Disorder
Historical Def: Kanner's psychiatric condition -ANSWER>> delayed echolalia, sameness, gifted, great
memory
Historical Def: Aspergers -ANSWER>> restricted, repetitive bxs and unable to hold conversations, lacked
delay in language and cognition - high functioning autism
Historical Def: Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) -ANSWER>> impairment in communication, lack
of interest in people, bizarre responses to environment developed within first 30 months of life
Historical Def: PDD-NOS (Not otherwise specified) -ANSWER>> mild autism, 30 month requirement was
removed, autism became spectrum of conditions
Historical Def: Rett Syndrome -ANSWER>> movement and communication are affected
Historical Def: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder -ANSWER>> reversal in development (supported
autism caused by genetics)
Triad of Primary Impairments -ANSWER>> social communication, social interaction, rigidity of
thinking/social imagination
Triad: Social communication -ANSWER>> difficulty with verbal/nonverbal communication. Not
understanding meaning of common gestures, facial expressions, or tone of voice.
Triad: Social interaction -ANSWER>> a. Difficulty understanding social rules, behaviors, and
relationships. Appearing indifferent to other people or not understanding how to take turns
Triad: Rigidity -ANSWER>> Difficulty in the development of interpersonal play and imagination. Limited
range of imaginative activities, possibly copied and pursued rigidly and repetitively.
ASD: Red Flags to Early Diagnosis -ANSWER>> Impairment in Social Interactions, Communication,
Repetitive Bx/Restricted Interests, Emotional Regulation
Risk Factors for ASD -ANSWER>> a. Genetics
b. Biological
c. Environmental
d. Having a sibling with ASD
e. Having certain genetic or chromosomal conditions, such as fragile X syndrome or tuberous sclerosis
f. Experiencing complications at birth
g. Being born to older parents
Current (2018) CDC statistics of ASD -ANSWER>> 1 in 59
Common co-morbid diagnosis of ASD -ANSWER>> a. Epilepsy
b. Intellectual disability
c. Sleep disorders
d. Adhd
e. Gastrointestinal disorders
f. Feeding/eating challenges
g. Obesity
h. Anxiety, depression, bipolar
Methods for diagnosis -ANSWER>> Persistent in: Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, deficits in
nonverbal communicative bxs in social interactions, and deficits developing, maintaining, and
understanding relationships
Plus at least 2 types of restricted, repetitive behaviors
Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity -ANSWER>> abnormal social approach and failure of normal
back-and-forth conversation; to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect; to failure to initiate or
respond to social interactions.
deficits in nonverbal communicative bxs in social interaction -ANSWER>> poorly integrated verbal and
nonverbal communication; to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in
understanding and use of gestures; to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.
Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understand relationships -ANSWER>> difficulties adjusting
behavior to suit various social contexts; to difficulties in sharing imaginative play or in making friends; to
absence of interest in peers.
Two of restricted, repetitive behaviors -ANSWER>> Restricted repetitive patterns of bx, interest,
activities; stereotyped motor movements, use of objects, speech; insistence on sameness, highly
restricted fixated interests, hyper or hyporeactivitiy to sensory input or aspects of the environment
Role & scope of practice of QASP-S -ANSWER>> The QASP-S is a mid-tier interventionist who serves as
an experienced instructor and may also provide training to staff/families, monitor the progress of goals
and objectives, and provide supervision to entry-level staff. They are under the supervision of a QBA or
other master's level or above licensed or credentialed professional. [Show Less]