Autism Navigator for Primary Care Physicians – Unit 1

1) Identify the two core diagnostic domains of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the DSM-5. 2) List the core features in each of the two diagnostic domains of ASD. 3) Identify examples of the lack of typical milestones of social communication and presence of unusual behaviors in toddlers at risk for ASD. 4) Describe how repetitive behaviors may serve an important function for a child with autism. 5) Describe how the features of ASD may lead to difficulties across the lifespan.