Course Description: This course is based on a publication by the National Institute of Mental Health that summarizes current efforts and methods of research directed towards Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United States. It provides the mental health practitioner with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art research in autism with some recent findings and implications for future research as well as resources for referral and further information. It is a useful course for mental health practitioners who work with children and families who have been affected by any of the Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is targeted for beginning and intermediate practitioners.
Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as midwives and dieticians and nutritionists who work in team or multidisciplinary environments. This course is designed mainly for clinicians and direct service providers. It is targeted for beginning and intermediate practitioners.
Author: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with information about Autism Spectrum Disorders. Specifically, a professional will:
Identify the symptoms and indicators of Autism Spectrum disorders.
Identify treatment options for of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Recognize current research regarding the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Credits: 2
Exam Fee: $21.00
Format: Online
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Exam Questions for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research at the NIMH
1. Boys experience ASDs more frequently than girls. Depending upon the research used, the number of boys diagnosed with ASDs outnumber girls by . . . two to one three or four to one four six to one five to one 2. Congress designated the NIMH to take a lead in expanding, intensifying and coordinating the NIH's expanding autism research effort with what legislation? the Children the Children the No Child Left Behind Act of 1999 the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 3. Research at the Centers of Excellence in Autism Research focuses on all of the following areas EXCEPT: developmental neurobiology developmental genetics genetics psychopharmacology 4. Investigators are studying animals deficient in this chemical messenger because there has been evidence of __________ in autism. norepinephrine epinephrine serotonin testosterone 5. In the first longitudinal structural MRI study to track individual children's developing brains, researchers were surprised to discover . . . a wave of overproduction of gray matter in early childhood a second wave of gray matter thinning in early childhood a wave of gray matter thinning just prior to puberty a second wave of overproduction of gray matter just prior to puberty 6. Although there have been many chromosomal sites strongly linked to autism, this paper discusses several examples research how the importance of the chromosomal region __________ has turned up consistently. 2d 7q 9p 12y 7. Studies have shown that drugs that selectively target __________ can ameliorate some autism-related symptoms. 2-PTT 3-PTT 5-HTT 7-HTT 8. Researchers propose that __________ in an infant may signal for risk of developing autism. sudden, rapid head growth slower than normal head growth sudden lack of interest in caregivers sudden lack of response to certain stimuli 9. Neuropsychological research has demonstrated that children with autism __________ than the control group on measures of executive function. as well or better almost as well only slightly worse significantly worse 10. The most common inherited form of mental retardation is __________ and the primary protein defect in this disorder is also linked to ASDs. Down Fragile X Fetal Alcohol Syndrome lead poisoning 11. Risperidone, one of a newer class of __________ medications was successful and well tolerated for the treatment of serious behavioral disturbance in children with autism aged 5 to 17. anti-anxiety anti-cholinergic anti-psychotic anti-depressant 12. In total, the NIMH supports more than __________ research grants and contracts at universities and other institutions across the nation and overseas. 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research at the NIMH
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