Does having Asperger's autism mean that you are disabled?

Answer 1

Autism is a neurological developmental and behavioural disorder that affects people's ability to communicate and interact socially.

Many people have a narrow range of interests that border on obsession, as well as stereotype behaviour. The most obvious signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) appear between the ages of two and three years, though it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months in some cases. The timing and severity of autism's first symptoms, on the other hand, varies greatly.

The symptoms range from mild to severe, and DSM-5 has now classified them as "Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." The term "spectrum" has been added to indicate the wide range of symptoms that it covers.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Rett's syndrome are terms used to describe Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's syndrome, Childhood Disintegration Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Delay (not otherwise specified).

Though the exact cause of autism is unknown, a number of factors are thought to play a role, including

Genetics

Exposure to heavy metals, for example, is a factor in the environment.

Prenatal and postnatal exposure to certain viruses, such as Rubella and other TORCH infections

Vaccines such as MMR

During birth, there is a hypoxic (low oxygen) condition.

Premature birth or Birth weight that is too low

Parents' ages at the time of conception

The health of the mother during pregnancy.

Autism does not have a single diagnostic test. It is based on a trained doctor or psychologist analysing and assessing a child's behaviour pattern and development. If a child exhibits signs of Autism, he or she is evaluated using various scales such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).

The child's social, communicative, and cognitive abilities are assessed using a variety of questionnaires. Many parents overlook early signs of autistic behaviour, such as mood swings or delayed milestones, and seek medical help much later. Early evaluation and diagnosis aid in the normalisation of the child, and the prognosis is far better than late diagnosis.

Treatment- Unfortunately, there is no conventional treatment for autism. Counseling, behavioural corrections, a healthy diet, and vitamin supplements can all help. Medicines are prescribed for symptoms such as sleep disturbances, seizures, and so on.

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Answer 2

Asperger Syndrome is a form of autism. Autism is a spectrum and so some are more severely affected than others. Some think that Asperger's is a 'mild' form of autism. In my experience, it is not. A person with Asperger's can have just as severe problems with the triad of impairments that characterise autism as a person with classic autism (Kanner's). The only difference is that people with Asperger's usually have average or above average intellectual abilities and their verbal communication skills develop at a "normal" age. They do, however, have problems with reciprocal communication.

It is considered to be a disability for the purposes of the Disability Discrimination Act and people with Asperger's can sometimes claim Disability Living Allowance.

My daughter, who has Asperger's has some favourite sayings, one of which is, "Don't dis- my abilities!".

Answer 3

Asd is short for autism spectrum disorder, so yes, if you have an asd, then you are autistic.