Exam Preview for 1339: How Does Trauma Affect Autism? January 18, 2

How Does Trauma Affect Autism?

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1. What part of the brain is affected by Trauma? Cerebral Cortex and Brain Stem Corpus Callosum and Cerebellum Amygdala and Prefrontal Cortex Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Hippocampus
2. _________ is often overlooked in individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Trauma IQ Height Weight
3. What part of the brain is affected by Autism? Cerebral Cortex and Brain Stem Cerebral Cortex, Brain Stem, Corpus Callosum, Cerebellum Amygdala, and Hippocampus Amygdala and Prefrontal Cortex Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Hippocampus
4. The Amygdala is responsible for: Remembering new information and recent events All emotional response including aggressive behavior Regulating automatic movement Higher mental functions, general movements, perception and behavioral reactions
5. The Hippocampus is responsible for: Remembering new information and recent events All emotional response including aggressive behavior Regulating automatic movement Higher mental functions, general movements, perception and behavioral reactions
6. The Prefontal Cortex is responsible for: Regulating automatic movement Higher mental functions, general movements, perception and behavioral reactions Regulating emotions such as fear responses from the amygdala Regulates balance, body movement, coordination and the muscles for speaking
7. There is an overlap on symptoms of _________ and Autism? fatigue mental illness trauma none of the above
8. What must be established before starting trauma treatment? Safety Interventions Consent to treatment History
9. Trauma impacts which of the following in adulthood: Depression Attachment concerns Self-esteem All of the above
10. What intervention can be used to treat trauma with people on the Autism Spectrum? CBT TF-CBT EMDR IFS