[Autism:diagnosis criteria. Cognitive-evolutionary approach].
1Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales, INCHIHUSA, CRICYT-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina. scatolon@nysnet.com.ar
Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|March 22, 2002
Summary
Most health professionals in Mendoza, Argentina, do not diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Those who do have updated diagnostic criteria but lack comprehensive knowledge of ASD origins, types, symptoms, and characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Pediatric Health
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and management in Mendoza, Argentina.
- Healthcare professional knowledge gaps regarding ASD.
- Prevalence and impact of ASD in the region.
Purpose:
- To assess health professionals' understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its diagnostic criteria in Mendoza, Argentina.
- Identify information deficits concerning ASD etiology, symptomatology, and classification.
- Evaluate the current state of ASD diagnostic practices among healthcare providers.
Summary:
- A qualitative, descriptive study surveyed 38 healthcare professionals in Mendoza, Argentina.
- 55% of respondents reported not diagnosing ASD.
- Of those diagnosing ASD (45%), knowledge of diagnostic criteria was current, but information on ASD origin, type, symptoms, and characteristics was limited.
- The majority of surveyed professionals are affiliated with public health institutions.
Impact:
- Highlights significant gaps in ASD knowledge among healthcare professionals in Mendoza.
- Informs the need for targeted educational interventions and updated clinical guidelines for ASD.
- Findings are particularly relevant given that most professionals work in public healthcare settings, impacting a large patient population.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development from Childhood into Adulthood
Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development emphasizes the role of thinking in a child's learning process, suggesting that children are naturally curious about their environment. His approach to development is discontinuous, proposing that cognitive abilities progress through distinct stages, each with unique characteristics. Central to Piaget's theory is schemata—mental structures that allow individuals to understand and interpret the world.
Schemata: Building Blocks of Knowledge
Schemata...
Schemata: Building Blocks of Knowledge
Schemata...
01:18Cognitive Development During Adolescence
During adolescence, individuals experience significant cognitive development that enhances their understanding of others' emotions and thoughts, known as cognitive empathy. This period is marked by an increased ability to adapt to others' perspectives and a more nuanced understanding of others' mental states, a skill that is foundational for social problem-solving and conflict avoidance. The development of cognitive empathy relies heavily on the theory of mind — the recognition that people have...
01:24Revisionist Views of Adolescent and Adult Cognition
A revisionist approach to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has brought new insights that challenge and reinterpret his established ideas. Piaget proposed that the formal operational stage, emerging in adolescence, represents the culmination of cognitive maturity. During this stage, individuals are said to develop abstract thinking, engage in systematic problem-solving, and show a form of egocentrism, believing others are as preoccupied with their behavior as they are themselves.
01:26Modeling in Therapy
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
01:19Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
01:29Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...