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Symptoms of autism and schizophrenia both can include inappropriate emotional response (including flat affect and emotions at inappropriate times), extreme sensitivity to sensory input, and preoccupation with strange topics. However, autism and schizophrenia are two completely different things and should not be confused.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder, while Autism is a spectrum disorder.
Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, possible paranoia, disorganization, etc..
Autism covers a wide spectrum. Some have severe learning difficulties and a low IQ. Others may have a genius IQ but still struggle socially, often due to difficulties in understanding or empathizing with others.
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∙ 15y agothey are more likely than people who arent developmentally delayed but are more likely not to get it.
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∙ 11y agoYes. However, a doctor cannot diagnose someone with schizophrenia if he/she already has autism unless he/she has bizarre delusions or hallucinations.
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Is there such thing as a schizophrenia-bypolar?
Yes there is such a illness .
Is Johnny Depp bypolar?
No he is well.
Is schizophrenia more common in boys or girls?
Not much is known about Schizophrenia, but it is known that boys and girls have an equal ratio to receiving Schizophrenia.
Is Schizophrenia more common than Autism?
Approximately 11 people per thousand have schizophrenia. Approximately 17.4 people per thousand have autism. Autism is more common than schizophrenia.
What is the correct spelling for bypolar?
The correct spelling of the word that means someone is ignoring something or is not paying attention is "bipolar" not "bypolar" which is what many people think it is.
What is the most common type of schizophrenia?
schizophrenia is a mental condition characterized by personality disorders among others. there are more than four types but the most common is the 'paranoid schizophrenia' the patient exhibits suspicious trait and does not feel safe.
Do people still think that people with schizophrenia are possessed?
Most people do not believe that people with schizophrenia are possessed. Even if the general attitude towards schizophrenia is more negative than it should be, possession is not a common belief about schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia common?
It is not rare but not common. Only a few million are affected with this disease each year.
Whatis the meaning of paranoid schizophrenia?
Paranoid schizophrenia is the most common form of schizophrenia. It is manifested primarily through impaired thought processes, in which the central focus is on distorted perceptions or paranoid behavior and thinking.
What is bypolor?
Bypolar is a personality disorder some doctors call it manic depression
If your partner is bypolar is it dangerous?
Bipolar can be very dangerous if the individual does not stay on their medication.
Are there more bypolar women or men?
it is pretty equal. according to google.com they are very equal
