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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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Will your baby have autism if your girlfriends half brother has it?
It is unlikely that your child would have autism. There is a genetic component to autism, so it is more likely that you would have a child with autism than a couple with no history of autism in their backgrounds. However, it is still more likely that your child will not have autism than have autism.
No. Some may have intellectual disabilities as well, but many have average to high IQs as well.
What do people think about aspergers syndrome?
It always depends on the people. I have Asperger's and been called sweet, kind and gentle from one person and sadistic, cruel, and creepy by another.
Most people view Asperger's with a question mark as it is not well known (Asperger work from Germany translated in English and brought to US in 1994).
There are many views for Asperger's and some of them are common and some are strange (to me)
.Their funny
.Their genius (not true though many Aspies tend to have normal to above normal intelligence)
.Their helpful
.Their responsible
Their neat/clean/organized (Aspie's noramlly do not like change)
.A study I read noted that people with Aspergers tend to prefer a goth/emo style of clothing
.Not very talkative or extremly talkative (This can be selective mutism)
If the first child has a mild form of Asperger's Syndrome will the second child have it too?
It is very likely the 2nd will have aspergers or be autistic to a more severe degree than aspergers on a personal note on the subject my brothers 1st has aspergers and his 2nd is 7months old and we've found out she is so far on the autism spectrum it is trets or rhetts but to be fair my brother has mild aspergers himself so you know, its all in genetics some say, others disagree.
There is a genetic component to autism spectrum disorders. The chance of having a second child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome is greater than the usual chance of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder. However, it is more likely that the second child will not have an autism spectrum disorder than that the child will have one. If the next child does have it, it could be a milder or more severe case than that of the first child.
According to one study, if one child in the family has autism, the chance that another will also have autism is 10%. In that study, the chance that an identical twin has autism when the other does is 82%. Other studies give results ranging from a 5% chance of a second child with autism to a 15% chance. However, if there are two children in the family who have autism, the chance of a third child with autism increases greatly to about 30%. (One study indicates that the chance of a third child with autism is 50% if the child is male.)
Which colors do people with Asperger's Syndrome fear?
Fearing colors is not a symptom of Asperger's Syndrome. They do not fear colors more than other people fear colors. A traumatic event might cause a person to react in fear to a specific color.
However, people with Asperger's Syndrome often have sensory integration disorder. They might be oversensitive or undersensitive to visual stimuli. In other words, some of them might want very few different colors around or prefer to avoid bright colors, while others might want to be surrounded with many bright, vibrant colors.
What medication do you need for Asperger's Syndrome?
There is no medication to cure Asperger's Syndrome, although there are medications that can help with some of the effects of Asperger's Syndrome. It will depend on the person and the effects of Asperger's Syndrome on that person. Some people do not need medication for Asperger's Syndrome (or very rarely).
A person with Asperger's Syndrome might have a prescription for lorazepam to help when subjected to stressful situations. A person with Asperger's Syndrome might become depressed because of effects of the condition, so he or she might take anti-depressants. There are other conditions that are often co-morbid with Asperger's Syndrome, such as ADHD, so the person might be on medications for that, as well.
What is the first name given for autism?
Leo Kanner was the first to coin the term "Early Infantile Autism" in the 40s.
Will you have autism all your life?
Yes, it is a developmental disability which cannot be cured. However, it can be treated with great success and many people with autism lead normal lives as adults.
Do girls with Asperger's Syndrome act aggressively?
Some occasionally act aggressively, but that is much more common in boys with Asperger's Syndrome than in girls. In general, boys are more likely to act aggressively than girls, and that does not change in people with Asperger's Syndrome.
It has also been suggested that a girl's female friends will help more in stressful situations because females are nurturing, thus reducing the possibility of aggression, while a boy's male friends will not help much because males are not as nurturing.
How is serotonin dysfunction associated with Asperger's Syndrome?
It is based on the fact that serotonin (5-hydroxy-tryptamine) gets converted into bufotenin, a psychedelic drug which is called bufotenin or 5-hydroxy-dimethyltryptamine. Psychedelics have been known to bring great things to an individual. The same applies for autism.
How do you make an autistic girl fall in love with you?
learn an instrument (probs guitar) and play her a song!
What are non autism spectrum disorders that cause autism-like effects?
These mainly include Fragile X Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Williams Syndrome.
Fragile X Syndrome is a form of mental retardation in which the long arm on the X chromosome is constricted. Approximately 15% of people with Fragile X Syndrome exhibit autistic behaviors. These behaviors include: delay in speech/language, hyperactivity, poor eye contact, and hand-flapping. The majority of these individuals function at a mild to moderate level. As they grow older, their unique physical facial features may become more prominent (e.g., elongated face and ears), and they may develop heart problems.
People with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome also exhibit many autistic behaviors, such as social withdrawal, insistence on sameness, and language problems. These individuals are often thought of as having 'regressive' autism because they appear to be normal until sometime between ages 3 and 7. They often have good language skills in early childhood but gradually lose their ability to talk. They also have abnormal brain wave patterns which can be diagnosed by analyzing their EEG pattern during an extended sleep period.
Williams Syndrome is characterized by several autistic behaviors including: developmental and language delays, sound sensitivity, attention deficits, and social problems. In contrast to many autistic individuals, those with Williams Syndrome are quite sociable and have heart problems.
The Autism and PDD Support Network lists several disorders that have symptoms similar to autism, including other autism spectrum disorders. The list includes Heller's Disease, LKS "Landau Kleffner Syndrome" (or Acquired Childhood Epileptic Aphasia), Rett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, cocktail party speech syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, Semantic-Pragmatic Speech Disorder, ADD or ADHD, bipolar disorder (manic depression), Klinefelter Syndrome, DAS "Developmental Apraxia of Speech", prosopagnosia (or face blindness), and carnitine deficiency.
The Autism Society of America also has a list of disorders with similar symptoms to autism. This list includes Cornelia deLange Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, untreated phenylketonuria (PKU), Kluver-Bucy Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome.
Autism Spectrum DisordersThe autism spectrum disorders are autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, Childhood Disintegratve Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).Asperger Syndrome is characterized by concrete and literal thinking, obsession with certain topics, excellent memories, and being 'eccentric.' These individuals are considered high-functioning and are capable of holding a job and of living independently.
Rett Syndrome is a degenerative disorder which affects mostly females and usually develops between 1/2 to 1 1/2 years of age. Some of their characteristic behaviors include: loss of speech, repetitive hand-wringing, body rocking, and social withdrawal. Those individuals suffering from this disorder may be severely to profoundly mentally retarded.
Special note should be given to Non-verbal Learning Disorder, which is generally defined as a milder form of Asperger's Syndrome and not regarded as an autism spectrum disorder. Connection between these disorders and attention deficit disorders remains controversial, especially in relation to over-focused attention.
There are plenty of therapies and programmes nowdays. However, autism can hardly be cured. It can only get better if you try.
Has hyperbaric oxygen therapy been used to treat crps?
Yes, there are many peer review published studies on RSD, CRPS and other neurological disorders! See our website www.hbot4u.com
Flo and Kay Lyman are identical twin autistic savant sisters. They have both autism and savantism. As is typical of savants, they have incredible memories.
For some people yes. Because of the behavior like stimming and meltdowns even in public places. And people often wonder "when is my kid going to become normal?" Parents have always been stressed out having an autistic child.
Is there a high rate of autism and Asperger's Syndrome among the Quakers?
I was just wondering the same thing. It would be wise for someone to research them as a variable for enviromental and medical factors linking to these conditions.
Do most children with Aspergers Syndrome have bad handwriting?
It all just really depends what they are like.
Some can write big and sloppy and some can write neat and tidy.
An Aspergers person can write neater or sloppier than anyone else. It doesn't change them, just how they behave and socialize.
Edit: Poor handwriting is in fact more common in Aspergers. But not always.
How many people have died from autism?
No one has ever died from Autism.
Autism is a neurological difference, it would be like asking how many people have died from being African-American. Of course prejudice kills, but that's a different question.
Do magnetic mattresses work for autism or other conditions?
Magnets only effect Iron, a trace mineral in the body. If you have enough iron in your body for the magnet to have any effect at all, it will only hinder circulation of the blood. The cause of autism is not known, and there is nothing to suggest that it may be the result of the level of iron in the bloodstream. Therefore, I am afraid that a magnetic mattress would simply be a waste of your money. Be certain not to lay your laptop computer or credit cards on it.
What key factors differentiate Asperger's Syndrome from ADHD?
People with Asperger's Syndrome typically are very interested in specific subjects and like to learn lots of details about them. They can become obsessed with in obscure subjects and enjoy talking in great detail about them, taking them very seriously. People with ADHD are likely to have lots of interests and to be less obsessive about following through on them. Both can have issues with social situations, with the people with Asperger's syndrome being unaware that people find them boring and struggling to understand why others aren't fascinated by their subject, while the people with ADHD may not notice what's going on around them and may be socially inappropriate, but they understand it when it is pointed out to them. Asperger's Syndrome can be misdiagnosed as ADHD because of similar symptoms. In addition, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome can occur together. Some Comparisons: ADHD - has difficulty focusing on one thing
AS - can focus very intently on one thing if it is a special interest but could have difficulty if it is not a special interest ADHD - has difficulty completing tasks
AS - does not have difficulty completing tasks if it is a special interest
ADHD - might not seem to be listening when someone is speaking to him or her
AS - might not seem to be listening when intently focused or when overwhelmed ADHD - talks nonstop
AS - talks nonstop about a special interest but often very little on other topics ADHD - makes inappropriate comments due to being impulsive but realizes afterward it was inappropriate
AS - makes inappropriate comments due to not knowing better and not understanding social conventions ADHD - shows emotions without restraint
AS - shows emotions when overwhelmed and stressed, but might seem unemotional at other times ADHD - interrupts due to being impulsive
AS - could interrupt due to lack of understanding of social conventions but might not talk at all
ADHD - fidgets, squirms, moves constantly due to hyperactivity
AS - fidgets and squirms in some situations that can be resolved with a "fidget" that helps him or her focus or being put in a low-distraction low-stress environment ADHD - has difficulty performing silent tasks
AS - usually does not have difficulty performing silent tasks if in low-distraction low-stress environment; can play quietly alone in a room ADHD - has difficulty paying attention
AS - might have difficulty paying attention if subject is not a special interest or if person uses slang and idiomatic expressions that are not understood or if not in a low-distraction low-stress environment ADHD - daydreams frequently
AS - daydreaming is not typically a symptom noticed in younger children, but it might be more common in girls and older children or teens ADHD - forgets details of daily routines
AS - follows daily routines rigidly ADHD - might have accidents and injuries due to being impulsive
AS - might have accidents and injuries due to lack of motor control
Why are children with autism clever?
Autistic people are sometimes very intelligent at birth, just like ordinary people are sometimes very intelligent at birth. No one knows why.
Note: not all autistic people are intelligent, sometimes they have very low intelligence.
If you have autism should you smoke?
No, whether you're Autistic or not makes no difference.
Smoking is not healthy for anyone, whether Autistic, Neurotypical, or with another neurology it is always going to be addictive and harmful to you. Do not start smoking, and if you already have then consider Easyway to quit smoking without any willpower or withdrawal.
How do you make the relationship succeed if you love someone with Asperger's Syndrome?
It's difficult. You need knowledge, patience and understanding of the condition before forming relationships with people with autism spectrum disorders.
I agree with the above, plus you need to accept them as they are and don't try to change them. They are what they are and if you love them you love them as they are.
