Autism, or ASD (autism spectrum disorders), is an umbrella term for a group of brain development disorders. It is a highly variable neuro-developmental disorder (2) that is first apparent during infancy and continues to progress without remission throughout the life of the affected individual. ASD includes autistic disorder, or classic autism, Rett syndrome, Asperger syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. People with autism show signs of having difficulty with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and they show repetitive behaviors. (1) Autism affects roughly one out of every eighty-eight children in the United States, and is four to five times more likely to affect boys than girls. It affects all races and ethnicities. Two million people in the United States are diagnosed with autism, and it affects tens of millions worldwide, with government autism statistics showing an increase in autism diagnoses worldwide, although there is no solid explanation for this increase as of yet. (1) Most children suffering from autism do not have an intellectual disability, most of them scoring above a 70 on intelligence quotient tests. (4).
People suffering from Autism disease often have trouble talking and understanding language. They might have a hard time playing games or understanding rules. These people have a hard time "fitting in" socially, not knowing what to wear or how to "hang out." As they become adults they may find the routines and "rituals" of other adults without Autism to be illogical. Some adults on the lower end of the Autism spectrum can live normal lives, although most people with autism need some form of help or care throughout their lives.
Autism is thought to have a common cause at the genetic, cognitive and neural levels, although new hypotheses as to what causes autism are being developed. There is no single, known cause for ASD.
The disorder is is often referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder and reveals itself in each individual differently; and to varying degrees. So, what causes autism? ... In conclusion, the disorder of Autism is a unique diagnosis as well as the people who have been diagnosed with it. ... "Do not fear people with autism; embrace them. Do not spite people with autism; unite them. ...
INTRODUCTION Autism, a disorder that once diagnosed in a child is a life long commitment made by the parents. ... The ONLY differences in two people that both are diagnosed with the same disorder are family members but have completely different levels and severity of symptoms is also very interesting and can be explained by the use of the word spectrum. ... Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that although well researched, the etiology is weakly understood. "Autism, also referred to as autistic spectrum disorder, is a mysterious neurological disorder with inconclusive etiology "(Elder, ...
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ... It most cited statistic is that autism occurs in 4.5 out of 10000 live births. ... Some evidence suggests that Asperger's syndrome is hereditary (An Autism Spectrum Disorder"). ... He is trying his hardest trying to live with his disorder (A Teenager with Asperger's Disorder"). Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism that not many people are aware of. ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common condition of child psychiatry in the world. ... A comorbid diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder is now allowed. ... Common Comorbid Disorders: The diagnosis of ADHD can be complicated with the existence of comorbid disorders. ... Common comorbid disorders with ADHD are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorders (CD), Learning Disorders, Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. ... Additional comorbid conditions frequently seen in children with ADHD are Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common condition of child psychiatry in the world. ... A comorbid diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder is now allowed. ... Common Comorbid Disorders: The diagnosis of ADHD can be complicated with the existence of comorbid disorders. ... Common comorbid disorders with ADHD are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorders (CD), Learning Disorders, Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. ... Additional comorbid conditions frequently seen in children with ADHD are Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders. ...
