AUTISM SPECTRUM

DISORDER
(ASD)
GARRIGUES EVA MAE
 AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER
• Is a neurological and developmental
disorder that affects the person’s
social communications and
behavioural domains.

• Developmental in onset,
conceptualized as lifelong
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 CAUSES
• Genetic disorders
• Infections
• Medicines taken during pregnancy

RISK FACTORS
• The child’s gender
• Family history
• Extremely preterm babies
• Age of parents
• Other disorders
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Sign and symptoms Laboratory Test

• Developmental learning delays

• Genetic counseling
• Difficulty communicating • Genetic testing
• Difficulty in social situations
• Difficulty understanding
emotions
• Over or under sensitivity to
light, sound, touch or taste
• Repetitive movements and
behaviors
• Trouble with transitions
 NURSING DIAGNOSIS
• Impaired verbal communication related to developmental
delay as evidence by problem in non-verbal
communication

• Impaired social interaction related to immature interests as

evidence by dysfunctional interaction to peers.

• Risk for injury related to sensory motor deficits

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 Management
Medical management Nursing management
• Behavior therapy
• Speech therapy • The nurse must be able to familiarize the
• Medications combination of symptoms associated with
autism of the patient.
Health Teaching • Apply appropriate behavioral strategies
• Focus on the positive • Ensure patient safety
• Stay consistent and on schedule • Assess mood and behavior
• Put play on the schedule • Check for physical and sexual abuse
• Give it time
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