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Yes, an autism spectrum exists. It involves autistic disorder, asperger syndrome childhood disintegrative disorder, rett syndrome and persuasive developmental disorder; depending on the affected individual, he or she can display mild, severe or symptoms somewhere in between based on these categories. Behaviors displayed can vary from individual to individual and individual variations exist as well. Autistic disorder is the most severe form of autism and asperger sydrome is the mildest form.
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What has the author Patricia A Prelock written?
Patricia A. Prelock has written: 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders' -- subject(s): Autism spectrum disorders in children, Autism spectrum disorders, Treatment
Is OCD a symptom of autism spectrum disorders?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not a symptom of autism spectrum disorders. However, people with autism spectrum disorders can exhibit behaviors that appear similar to OCD, without having OCD. Also, people with an autism spectrum disorder can have OCD as a comorbid condition.
What is the scientific name for autism?
The scientific name for autism is autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
What is an autistic?
Someone who is born on the autism spectrum/has autism spectrum disorder/is autistic. Often used in an offensive manner towards autistic people.
How many persons with autism spectrum disorders have seizure disorders?
I don't know how many people have seizure disorders that are on the autism spectrum. I have when I was experienced it as a small child. There is truly no knowing how many people nowadays in the autism spectrum have seizure disorders.
Where can one find information about autism spectrum disorders?
Information about autism spectrum disorders can be found from many different resources. Some online resources include Autism Science Foundation and CDC.
What is aids autism?
Autism spectrum disorder and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.
How many strains of autism are there?
Autism isn't a disease or a virus, thus there are no strains of autism. Autism is just autism, it was previously split up into Autism Spectrum Disorder (Classic Autism), Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), childhood disintegrative disorder, and Rett Syndrome - now all are merged under the Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
Are autistic children disabled?
Yes, a child can be diagnosed both with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a learning disability too. In fact Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a 'cousin' to Autism Spectrum Disorder and is often comorbid with Autism.
What can I find information about autistic spectrum disorders?
The different forms of autism are thought to overlap considerably. But the fact that there is wide variation in symptoms among children with autism led to the concept of autism spectrum disorder. Autism seems to be on the rise, and autism spectrum disorders affect between two and six children out of every 1,000 in the U.S. It's unclear, though, whether the growing incidence of autism represents a real increase or just improved detection
Can you form sentence with word spectrum?
The visible light spectrum ranges from red to violet.
What actors and actresses appeared in Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - 2007?
The cast of Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - 2007 includes: Raun Kaufman as himself
