Autism is a developmental disorder of communication, motor skills, and more that starts in early childhood. Reviewed by a board-certified pediatrician.
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Other unusual parallels between prodigies and those with autism: they're both more likely to be male (though that finding may be due in part to the failure to recognize either girls on the autism spectrum or, perhaps, girls' hidden talents) and both are associated with difficult pregnancies, ...
The term "spectrum" refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability in functioning that can occur in people with autism spectrum disorder. Some children and adults with autism spectrum disorders are fully able to perform all activities of daily living while others require ...
Autism Spectrum Disorders Asperger Syndrome is one of five “Pervasive Developmental Disorders” (PPDs). Some authors refer to them as “Autism Spectrum Disorders.” A“spectrum disorder” has a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms in many diffe...
Because autism's symptoms vary greatly, the condition is said to exist on a spectrum, referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder.Asperger'ssyndrome refers to "high functioning" autism, but it’s no longer a formal diagnostic term. Autism usually manifests by age two. The condition is diagnosed ...
spectrum disorder are characterized by a combination of two unique kinds of behaviors: problems in communication and social skills, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors. These symptoms, as this is a spectrum disorder, will vary greatly in severity from child to child ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impaired social-communicative abilities, as well as restricted or repetitive behavior, unusual sensitivity to environmental stimuli, and in some cases severe challenging behavior. This chapter considers the rising prevalence rates of ASD and recent changes...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is commonly associated with learning problems, sensory-motor deficits, socially challenging behaviors and trouble communicating.1,2 Brain Balance does not require that a child has a medical diagnosis, nor do we clinically ...
Autism spectrum disorder affects development of certain skills, such as social and communication skills. During play, children gain a lot of abilities. They explore the environment, share objects with others, try to empathize and wonder what other people are thinking, and take turns. ...