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What is PDD AutismPDD or pervasive developmental disorder is a behavioral disorder of speech, communication, social interaction, and repetitive type compulsive behavior. Autism is a form of PDD. There are five types of PDD's. The most commonly encountered are PDD NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), childhood autism, and Asperger's syndrome. All these "different" conditions have common diagnostic and physiologic features but differ slightly by the specific diagnostic criteria.
How is PDD or autism diagnosed?The diagnosis of PDD is clinical, meaning "what you see is what you've got." One needs to meet specific diagnostic criteria for the different conditions, but the general requirements are that one must have symptoms that belong to the three main areas of impairments: There are five types of PDD's.Childhood autismAsperger's syndrome
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Rett's disease
PDD NOS or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
This section will give general guidelines, providing a superficial understanding of the differences between these above-mentioned disorders. A better, more specific understanding of these disorders is given by the specific DSM IV criteria for each disorde
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How do you inherit the disease of Autism?
Autism is not a disease, Autism is a neurological difference - a difference in a persons brain and how their brain works. There is a strong genetic factor but we don't yet know the exact causes of Autism.
Will you have autism all my life?
Autism is a neurological difference, it is how the brain works and who you are as an individual. Thus for as long as you live you will be autistic.
How do you stop being autistic?
You don't. Autism is currently incurable. Therapy and education can help symptoms, but it is otherwise impossible to "stop being autistic".
Does sickness effect autistic people?
Autism is not a sickness. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. It is a condition with a genetic component that affects the way the brain works.
What qualifications would someone need to teach children with autism?
In would think that first you should have a degree in psychology, then a certificate in Autism, this would give an individual enough knowledge about the brain and how it works. Autism relate to the function of the brain, but the practical aspect of autism is to understand and help the childdaily function. By Charles Oxley
Does Maurice Moses psychologist work with young children with Autism?
Maurice Moses, behavior psychologist works with young children with autism. His approach is positive and proactive. He helps parents and teachers develop brain compatible instructional and behavior plans for young children with autism. He has worked with young children with autism for the past 20 years.
Why cant autism be cured?
Autism isn't a disease, it is a difference in how the brain works - to cure autism would mean changing a persons brain so that they think differently, experience the world differently, and they would essentially no longer be themselves.
What are 3 symptoms of autism?
The appearance of autism can vary from person to person. They can be verbal, bright and engaged while some are non-verbal.
Why is Autism located in the brain?
Autism is not found in one part of the brain. Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects how the brain grows and works. This means that the brain of someone with autism spectrum disorder develops differently and works differently than people's brains. Scientists have found that the brains of people with autism spectrum disorder are connected differently. They have found differences in the networks of the brain that help us talk to people, interact with people, process what we see and hear, learn things, and behave. The thing is, these differences are not the same for every person with autism spectrum disorder. So there is no one part of the brain that we can say is the "autism area." It is really important for parents and families to know that autism spectrum disorder is not caused by anything they did. Autism spectrum disorder is not caused by parenting or by not showing enough love. Scientists think that many things, including genes and how the brain develops contribute to autism. Also, autism is not a disaese. Many people with autism have developed remarkable skills. Temple Grandin is one such example. She became a respected animal science professor, author and an advocate for people with autism. In India, we have Sonalika Pradhan who is an artist and her art work is loved for their distinctive style.
What has the author Sally J Rogers written?
Sally J. Rogers has written: 'An early start for your child with autism' -- subject(s): Means of communication, Popular works, Treatment, Autism in children, Children with disabilities
How do you spell Autism ?
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What has the author R Peter Hobson written?
R. Peter Hobson has written: 'El autismo y el desarrollo de la mente' 'The cradle of thought' -- subject(s): Autism, Cognition in infants, Creative thinking in children, Popular works, Social interaction in infants, Thought and thinking 'Autism and the development of mind' -- subject(s): Autism in children, Personality development, Psychological aspects of Autism in children
