Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support
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With an estimated 1 in 59 American children affected by autism, it is important that parents and caregivers understand how to identify the signs of autism in children of all ages. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that mainly affects an individual’s ability to communicate and socialize with others. The age […]
Autism is a developmental and neurological condition that affects an individual’s behavior, socialization, and communication skills. Usually, it is identified by the time a child turns three years old. However, autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that individuals with it may present with symptoms that range from mild to severe. Individuals with mild symptoms […]
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, express themselves, socialize, and learn. It is a spectrum disorder, and individuals may be classed as high-functioning, or less so, depending on where they come on the spectrum. It usually begins to show in children as young as 18 months old to 2 years old. […]
In recent years, increased autism research, (and in particular a 2013 study of 2500 children), how it is diagnosed, and how it presents in different individuals has revealed that girls are more likely to be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for autism than their male counterparts. At present, autism is believed to be four times more likely […]
Mild autism in itself is not an official diagnosis term. There is no specific form of autism known as mild autism. In 2015 the diagnostic criteria for autism underwent a significant change with the publication of the DSM-5. These criteria created one universal diagnosis – autism spectrum disorder – and included within that diagnosis a […]
It is a lifelong spectrum disorder that affects an individual’s social, behavioral, and communication skills. While it has yet an exact cause, the signs and symptoms of autism are increasingly identifiable as awareness of the disorder develops amongst medical professionals, parents, caregivers, and educators. The signs and symptoms of autism vary widely among individuals. Some […]
Autism is a complex, lifelong disorder that affects an individual’s social, communication, and behavioral skills. It is a spectrum disorder and cases range from mild to severe depending on how it presents in an individual. This also means that the symptoms and signs vary widely among individuals. Identifying the symptoms of autism in babies is […]
Also known as an autism spectrum disorder, autism is a variety of conditions that affect the social skills, behaviors, and communication of affected individuals. As a spectrum disorder, it presents very differently, in terms of its symptoms and severity, in different individuals. The level of support an individual needs when living with autism depends on […]