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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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Savant syndrome is a condition where an individual has a mental condition like autism. Not only that, but they also have profound abilities or capabilities in excess of what is considered normal.
Are people with autism skinny?
Some are while others are not. They vary, as does the entire population.
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I know a 20 year old boy with autism who is overweight.
Hans Asperger was one of the first persons to study and describe characteristics of autism. Unfortunately, though his work was published in 1944, it was originally written in German, and not till 1991 did Uta Frith translate it from the German into the English. His and Leo Kanner's works are considered the basis for the modern concept of autism.
Hans Asperger, who lived from 1906 to 1980, was a pediatrician who studied "autistic psychopathy." He lived most of his life in Austria. He described certain children with autistic characteristics as "little professors." Leo Kanner was also studying children with "autistic disturbances" at this time. Asperger was more interested in the children with these characteristics who also were especially capable in some area (e.g., mathematics) and did not seem to have the language delay that occurs in some children with autistic characteristics, which is why Asperger's Syndrome was named after him. His description of "autistic psychopathy" is closer to the current description of Asperger's Syndrome than Kanner's, whose description is more like the current description of autism.
Lorna Wing is known to have used the term "Asperger syndrome" in 1976, and she even defined the term in print in 1981, but her usage and definition of it differed somewhat from Asperger's description of "autistic psychopathy."
Included following are some links that tell more about Hans Asperger.
Does Jenny Mc carthey blame her sons autism on immunizations?
Yes, Jenny McCarthey did blame her sons Autism on immunizations and thus caused a lot of problems both for Autistic people and the general public by fueling anti-vaccination propaganda that puts people's lives at risk. However as it turns out her son was misdiagnosed and actually not Autistic, although she keeps changing her mind as to whether this is true or not.
What are the 3 hallmark behaviors in detecting autism?
being one with autism i have noticed that I am full of energy i can pay attention to one perticular thing at one time and i find complex things interesting but i havea mild case of autism and my "curses" as some call it can be varied between another kid with a higher case of autism it's by no means a curse or a disease and has a lot of upsides but it can get annoying at times
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What are Tony Attwood's criteria for Asperger's Syndrome?
The "Discovery Criteria" for Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood and Carol Gray can be found at the links provided below. The characteristics of people with Asperger's Syndrome are put in positive terms.
Attwood's website has a description of Asperger's Syndrome with the more common list of characteristics, too. Plus, The Australian Scale for Asperger's Syndrome developed by Garnett and Attwood is provided at O.A.S.I.S.
How do you minimise self talk in autistic children?
Why would you want to minimize self talk in Autistic children?
As long as they aren't hurting anyone there's no reason to force a child to go against their nature. In Autistic children self-talk can be a form of stimming so prevent meltdowns, it can also improve social skills for them to be talking to someone...even if it is only themselves.
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Is adjustment disorder part of autism?
Adjustment disorder is an excessive response to life stresses that affects a person's work or social life. Symptoms can be anxiety, depression, misconduct, and social wthdrawal. Onset is typically within three months of the stressful event and fades within six months after the cause of the stress is removed. This sounds like something that people with autism have, but two of the diagnostic criteria are:
- The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria for another specific Axis I disorder and is not merely an exacerbation of a preexisting Axis I or Axis II disorder.
- Once the stressor (or its consequences) has terminated, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional six months.
Nonetheless, adjustment disorder could be diagnosed in someone with autism if the pattern of symptoms after the stressful event does not fit the person's usual symptoms of autism (or an exacerbation of them).
A person with a milder case of autism or Asperger's Syndrome initially might be misdiagnosed as adjustment disorder. People with autism can have difficulty coping with change, but it is not the same as adjustment disorder, which is temporary and a response to one stressor or a chronic stressor. However, that aspect of autism and Asperger's Syndrome would be similar to having chronic adjustment disorder.
How is Reye's syndrome diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves blood tests to determine the levels of certain liver enzymes, which are highly elevated in Reye's syndrome.
Could a child with Asperger's Syndrome harm their classmates?
Asperger Syndrome kids are more likely to be harmed by their classmates than to cause them any harm, since most AS kids make very attractive targets for bullying.
Bullied kids, on rare occasions, may retaliate against their classmates. Also, Asperger Syndrome makes a kid more prone to getting overwhelmed or panicking in reaction to certain situations (eg change in routine) and this can cause a tantrum, which may include aggressive behavior (this is usually not severe, however).
However, Asperger Syndrome kids are not generally a high risk to their classmates. They are not malicious, just easily overwhelmed and likely to be victimized.
If a child with Asperger Syndrome is malicious, that probably signals that they have another condition as well, such as conduct disorder. This is not associated with Asperger Syndrome, but mere chance can result in a kid having both conditions.
What part of the body does autism affect?
Autism primarily affects the functionality of the brain. Serotonin gets converted into a hallucinogen called bufotenin, indicating a completely different way of thinking and perception through senses.
Is autism an intellectual or psychological problem?
Autism is not an intellectual or a psychological problem. Autism is a neurological difference.
How do you reverse autism natural healthy remedies?
You do not reverse Autism. Autism is a neurological difference it is as much as part of a person as their blood type or their skin colour, it doesn't develop and cannot be reversed. If you know someone who is Autistic you support them, you do not try to change them.
Can a student with bipolar and autism be violent?
A student who is bipolar and Autistic can be violent, however there is no reason to think that they will be just because of their diagnosis. There is no link with Autism and violent behavior, and although people with bipolar can be unpredictable and impulsive during a manic episode they are rarely violent towards other people (if medicated their condition will be managed too).
My son is 10 and has autism. He has had success with Vyvanse 70 mg. to help with focus and his language expression. He also takes clonidine and trazedone together to help him fall asleep and stay asleep through the night and Lexapro for agression and elevate his mood.
We have tried many - he doesn't have seizures as many on the ASD spectrum do.
Is LSD particularly more dangerous to someone who has Aspergers syndrome?
Being on LSD is kind of like having Aspergers, maybe it'll make you think like a normal person. Or it might just intensify your asperger aspect. I would not attempt to use LSD, if I had a psychological condition, without the guidance of an experienced expert. By which I mean a psychiatrist or psychologist who has studied LSD therapy.
Why am I bored easlily and I cant pay attention to anything and I get so hyper when im bored why?
You may have ADHD but I'm not sure. Talk to a psychiatrist about it.
How would a childcare worker best work with a child with autism?
Firstly, they would recognise to use identity-first language: it's Autistic children, not children with autism. They would also listen to Autistic people who have first-hand experience of Autism.
How many Latinos children have autism in US?
This question has not been answered; the only source of data that i am aware of as of yet uses department of education diagnosis of asd, which are ikely to be an underestimate of the true figures, and this shows that hispanic children are less likely to be diagnosed with an ASD. This is likely due to the language, cultural, and access to care variables. The CDC estimates that the risk ratio is 50% chance. However, it looks like there are a significant amount of Hispanic children with ASD that are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
Can autism be autism hereditary?
There is no proven link between genetics or heredity and Autism, but parents who have one child with Autism have a 20% higher chance of their second having it also.
