It is a development disorder. Some types are more severe then others but there are doctors still finding out more about it. Children do get better with treatment and also with time.
Patricia A. Prelock has written: 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders' -- subject(s): Autism spectrum disorders in children, Autism spectrum disorders, Treatment
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.
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.
Asperger's Syndrome is considered to be part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Information about autism spectrum disorders can be found from many different resources. Some online resources include Autism Science Foundation and CDC.
Axis I - autism spectrum disorders are considered mental health disorders
The cast of Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders - 2007 includes: Raun Kaufman as himself
Autism spectrum disorder and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.
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I think it is.
There is a Autism Physician Handbook that can be downloaded at autismcanada.org. There is a wealth of infomration concerning autistic spectrum disorders at www.hhs.gov/autism. I am sure that your doctor could also provide you with some information concerning spectrum disorders or refer you to someone that can help you.
I have Asperger's and I made that decision - including refusing to own a pet! It's NOT a crime - not all people with autism spectrum disorders have the capability of dealing with extreme stress.