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Autism is diagnosed based on clinical observation and testing by a professional using one or more standardized tests. Professionals most likely to diagnose autism are psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, and school psychologists. Some of the screenings and tests which may be used in the diagnostic process are: CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), Autism Diagnostic Checklist Form E-2, CHAT (Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test -2, ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale), and ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised).
In addition, parental interview and medical history are taken into consideration.
The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has specific criterion required to make a diagnosis of autism, or a Pervasive Development Disorder.
There are five disorders under the PDD umbrella which include Autism, Aspergers, Rhett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified).
The diagnosis of autism may be made when a specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV are present. "
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Do you capitilize the word autistic?
It depends on the use.Autism as an identity is capitalized - for example Autistic person, Autistic child, Autistic community.Autism as a diagnosis or things for autism are not - for example autism diagnosis, autism classroom.
Can anybody catch autism?
No it a diagnosis dumb dude
Why do people with autism speak in a monotone voice?
Not all of them do. Autism is much to broad a diagnosis for this kink of generalization.
Is the number of people with autistic spectrum disorder rising?
It's impossible to say as we don't understand enough about autism yet - diagnosis is increasing, which is giving people the impression that autism is on the increase (when in fact it is simply that we understand autism better and diagnosis is better), but that doesn't necessarily mean that autism is on the increase.
Is having ADHD and Aspergers common?
It is common for those with an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis to also carry an ADHD diagnosis. There is speculation that the two syndromes may be related because of their presentation, and often, co-diagnosis. Both syndromes share a core deficit: executive dysfunction.
How many African Americans have autism?
It is impossible to say how many African-American people are Autistic. Generally speaking Autism diagnosis isn't broken down into race, but also African-American people are grossly under-diagnosed for Autism. A big part of this is to do with access to diagnosis, if a person cannot afford diagnosis or cannot afford higher insurance rates Autistic people have to pay then they will not seek diagnosis and thus cannot be recorded in Autism statistics.
What is incidence rate for autism?
Current diagnosis rate is 1 in 68 children in the US.Further statistics are harder to find, there's also question as to how correct the above statistic is. In theory Autism is under-diagnosed due to cultural and social factors such as stigma preventing parents seeking diagnosis, people avoiding diagnosis to avoid discrimination, and poverty preventing access to diagnosis. As it is we don't really know what the true rate of Autism is.
What are the key differences in the presentation and diagnosis of autism between females and males?
Research suggests that autism may present differently in females compared to males. Females with autism may exhibit more subtle symptoms, such as social masking and camouflaging, which can make diagnosis challenging. Additionally, females may have different interests and coping mechanisms than males with autism. These differences can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in females, highlighting the importance of recognizing and understanding gender differences in autism presentation and diagnosis.
How many American children have autism?
The current figure for Autism diagnosis is 1 in 55 children. Obviously this figure could be incorrect due to a number of factors, including under-diagnosis in minority groups and girls.
Did Dian Fossey have autism and what kind?
There is no definitive evidence to suggest that Dian Fossey had autism. Without a formal diagnosis made during her lifetime, it is speculative to assign a specific type of autism to her.
When did Issac newton get autism?
No one 'gets' autism, it isn't s disease or an illness, autism is a difference like skin colour or sex - autism is a neurological difference, it is something that starts during the second trimester of pregnancy when the brain is forming. Issac Newton has a retrospective diagnosis - there is no test for autism, diagnosis is made by observing behaviour, specialists looked at the behaviour of Newton to determine that he could have been autistic.
Was Daryl Hannah born with autism?
No, Darryl Hannah's diagnosis is Autism Spectrum Disorder.Asperger Syndrome was a separate diagnosis to Autism, one given to children without developmental delays, but now Asperger Syndrome has been merged into Autism diagnosis. Darryl Hannah was severely Autistic as a child, enough that she was almost institutionalized.
