Is OCD a symptom of autism spectrum disorders?

Does Ulillillia have Asperger's Syndrome?

According to information about Ulillillia, people speculate that he has either autism or Asperger's Syndrome. However, some think he has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) instead. Still others believe he has both OCD and an autism spectrum disorder.

Can a person have ADHD ADD OCD and tourettes?

Usually you are born with autism adhd and ocd , But peopel with autism also tend to have adhd and ocd

What are the major mental disorders?

Some major mental disorders include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. These disorders can significantly impact a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, leading to distress and impairment in daily functioning. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and support to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Do you have to be clean to have OCD?

No that is just one of the disorders. You can be ocd over just about anything.

How many people have no disorders?

17% of all kids have developmental issues, 1 in 91 kids have autism, the rate for ADHD is higher, I know alot of people that are bi-polar, add, ocd, autism, I dont know how mant people in the world have absolutely NO, development, mental, social, disorders, problems, or issues, but i bet the normal people may be the majority.

If you have OCD are you more likely to have other disorders?

Yes, a lot of people diagnosed with OCD also are diagnosed with other anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

Is OCD a mental illness?

Yes, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a characterised mental illness as defined by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems), and other manuals on mental disorders.

What disorders are similar to or associated with OCD?

Sometimes depression can be a part of it, I have borderline OCD. Usually axiety is the number one cause of OCD.

What disorder has a pathological imitation of movement of a a person?

Echopraxia is the involuntary repetition or imitation of the observed movements of another person. It's considered a tic and can often be found in people who suffer from autism, Tourette's, OCD and other related disorders.

What are the similarities between autism and Asperger's Syndrome?

Well to clarify, Asperger's Syndrome is within the Autism Spectrum Disorders. So it would help if you were more specific. But Asperger's Syndrome is classified as High Functioning Autism. Symptoms are commonly associated with social dysfunctions and antisocial behavior. Children with AS tend to be smart and have similar symptoms to that of OCD (obsessive Compulsive Disorder), having an ability to "zero in" on specific topics and often repeating speech and behavior. Autism, or the most common form associated in the media, is defined by the ASFA as: A complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first two years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults on the autism spectrum typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Autism is one of five disorders that fall under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), a category of neurological disorders characterized by "severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development." (Copied from http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatis) All of the disorders within the Spectrum have symptoms of social dysfunction of one degree or another. Whether it is lack of speech or general communication or inability to understand social cues.

Is a persistent tendency to anthropomorphize inanimate objects a form of OCD?

Not always. More often it's linked with asbergers or autism.

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