Autism (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Approximately 1 in 100 people

Boys 5 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed

Communication, social interaction, imagination/behaviour

60%

Ability to understand others' mental states and perspectives

Approximately age 4

Only 20% (compared to 85% of typical children)

Uses positive reinforcement (operant conditioning)

Difficulty integrating details into overall meaning

Greater emphasis on repetition and visual cues