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Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder that manifests itself in the first years of life. Characteristics of this disorder include impaired social interaction, repetitive behavior and delayed language development. Ask questions about disorders in the autism spectrum here.

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What is on the highly functioning end of the spectrum of autistic disorders?

High Functioning is an offensive and meaningless term, it's about judging Autistic people as acceptable or not based on how severely they're effects by their Autism or the ways in which their Autism effects them. An Autistic person is an Autistic person, full stop.

What is the difference between autism and schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that involves problems with perception of reality. Autism is a developmental disorder that involves problems with theory of mind and sensory difficulties. While both disorders involve inappropriate affect (expression of emotion) and problems integrating sensory input, the disorders are completely different.

What you get from autism?

How horrible the answers below...my son with autism is far from lonely. I have never met a happier child and he is extremely bright. You cannot classify "what you get from autism" and place it generally over an entire population. It is different for every person. Some of the information below may be the case for some severly affected individuals or those that have been institutionalized but that is not the case for the many children I have encountered with autism.

Loneliness.

(by Dane Youssef)

A desire to swear, a lot of frustrations with ordinary life, weird ticks and spasms, problems connecting with the rest of the world, a discomfort with loud noises and a fascination with other noises, an interest in bizarre trivia and data, endless struggles with about 90% of this living mortal world.

And all the above... this is just barely scratching the surface.

Is it ok for a teacher to grab an autistic child by the wrist?

No, it is not okay for a teacher to grab an autistic child by the wrist. For that matter it is not okay for a teacher to grab the wrist of any child, this would count as assault.

How do you get rett syndrome?

You can get it by touching snow

Should you be worried about your boyfriend being autistic?

No, you shouldn't be worried, but you may want to find out how severe his autism is so that you are able to understand his behaviour.

Is there any hope for autistic people?

This question is stupid, Honestly it would be twice as logical for an Autistic kid to ask "Is there any hope for normal people?" then the amount of logic you must have to ask this question.

How do people with Asperger Syndrome deal with stress?

My son will seem distant and detached most of the time, when he is stressed he will become anxious and worry. He has also run away and hid, thrown things, and pulled the front part of his hair out, gradually, creating a thin/balding spot.

Can it be overturned if your son was diagnosed with autism?

I'm not sure what you mean by overturned - if your son is diagnosed as Autistic it is likely because he is Autistic. There is little reason to overturn a diagnosis and he would still be Autistic whether he has the official diagnosis or not.

Does anyone have advice for dating someone with Asperger's Syndrome?

The first thing to do when dating someone with AS is to understand the syndrome. Look at "What is Asperger's Syndrome" here on Wiki Answers for information on aspects and signs of AS, along with links to more information. Second, you might want to go to a support group for those with AS and their families. It might help you to hear the way other people cope with a loved one with AS. There are also online forums for families of those with AS if you don't want to go to a group meeting. Finally, please know that even when your AS loved one doesn't seem to care, they most likely do, but aren't good at showing it.

What percent of autistic children are born with autism and what percent develop it later?

I can safely say that 100% of autistic children are born autistic. Autism is a neurological difference so comes about in the womb during the second trimester of pregnancy and is largely considered to come down to genetic factors. All autistic people are born autistic, you cannot develop autism.

What has happened in the world in the past two years?

What two years? 2010 and 2011? Because there are tons of thing that happen in two years and in one year..

Is it possible for a 40 year old male with Asperger's Syndrome to go undiagnosed?

yes

In fact, it is likely that a 40-year-old person would not have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome because most doctors and psychiatrists were not aware of the condition until at least 1994 when it was included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Can autism be passed on through a blood transfusion?

No because the blood does not have the autism factor.

When did Dr Leo Kanner discover Autism?

He didn't, it was his Russian doctor who discovered him with Autism.

Can an autistic person become a vet?

Yes, an Autistic person can absolutely become a vet.

The photo that's currently showing accompanying this question is of famous Autistic person Temple Grandin, who despite her moderate symptoms went on to become a professor of animal sciences, as well as being a writer, activist, and an expert in animal behavior. So clearly people who are Autistic can go into further education and enter into animal care as she did. Obviously everyone is different so it depends on the individual's abilities, but veterinarian can be a good job for people who are Autistic as it means minimal human interaction and animals can be therapeutic. Although Autistic people have higher empathy so may struggle with animal suffering and if animals die or have to be put to sleep.

Is hand clenching a sign of autism?

Hand clenching alone is not a sign of Autism, it certainly wouldn't be included in a diagnosis. An Autistic person may clench their hands as a means of stimming - self-stimulation to calm themselves.

Does linus from the peanuts gang have autism?

Linus from the Peanuts gang does not have an officially diagnosed condition, but some have speculated that his behavior and personality traits align with those found in individuals with autism. However, the creator of Peanuts, Charles Schulz, never confirmed any specific diagnosis for Linus.

Can autism be diagnosed in anything but humans?

If it can, then it has gone by with no notice. Most likely, researchers have not yet looked into it, since autism is a speech and communication disorder, and few animals can speak (gray parrots are one of the only species that can utter actual words that humans can understand). On the other hand, it has been proven that some animals can be mentally challenged or suffer brain damage, and certain animals show signs of depression when a mate or their owner dies. But at this point, it has not been shown that animals can exhibit autistic behaviors.

What is aspurger syndrome?

aspurger syndrome is not a disease its in the autism spectrum its bean known sense the 1900's not many people are familiar with aspargers because its only bean known for 40 years people with aspurger syndrome: talk in vary wired ways, have a diffrient sence of humor then others, and sometimes get kinda aggressive i have aspurger syndrome and i speak very metaphorically like a few years ago i came into my mothers bathroom and said ''i found death on the floor'' and it turned out to be one of those packages that said do not eat. assuargers is not autism, but its in that spectrum.

Do autistic children have eating disorders?

Some are, but eatind disorders do tend to affect autistic children a little bit less (statistically speaking) that non-autistic children. Some believe this is because they are less influenced by society around them.

What is a simple way to explain autism?

It's a difference in brain design. The bit of the brain that deals with people (who they are, what they're feeling etc) is used as a data storage zone. Great for fast facts, detail on things etc. Not so great for interacting with people. We also have a huge need for routine and predictability, and may have major sensory issues (over or under sensitive to lights, sounds, textures, smells, touch etc). But many of us are great at spotting detail, accurate, determined, able to work for many hours. So it's got advantages for many people as well as disadvantages. Trouble is, most people doesn't know a lot about autism yet, so the adaptations we may need aren't there yet (in most cases). People thought it was the same as a low IQ and lack of speech, but those are now thought to be different disabilities that can happen at the same time as autism in some people.

What Is and or are profound forms of autism?

I think autism only ranges between mild to severe. it doesn't have a profound form.im not suree abt it..coz i came here searching for the same question myself.