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- Autism Diagnosis: Prognosis and Developmental CourseThere is currently no evidence of a cure for autism. The degree of symptoms can decrease, occasionally to the extent that people lose their diagnosis of ASD; this occurs sometimes after intensive treatment and sometimes not. It is not known how often this outcome happens, with reported rates in unselected samples ranging from 3% to 25%. Although core difficulties tend to persist, symptoms often...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3298 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism SpectrumThe autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or sometimes autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the presence of repetitive behavior and restricted interests. Other common features include unusual responses to sensory stimuli, and an...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3841 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum - Early LifeEarly lifeSeveral prenatal and perinatal complications have been reported as possible risk factors for autism. These risk factors include maternal gestational diabetes, maternal and paternal age over 30, bleeding during pregnancy after the first trimester, use of certain prescription medication (e.g. valproate) during pregnancy, and meconium in the amniotic fluid. While research is not...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3423 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Alternative medicineA multitude of researched alternative therapies have also been implemented. Many have resulted in harm to autistic people. A 2020 systematic review on adults with autism has provided emerging evidence for decreasing stress, anxiety, ruminating thoughts, anger, and aggression through mindfulness-based interventions for improving mental health. Although popularly used as an alternative treatment...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3621 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Brain ConnectivityBrains of autistic individuals have been observed to have abnormal connectivity and the degree of these abnormalities directly correlates with the severity of autism. Following are some observed abnormal connectivity patterns in autistic individuals: Decreased connectivity between different specialized regions of the brain (e.g. lower neuron density in corpus callosum) and relative...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3419 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Diagnosis Pt. 1Autism spectrum disorder is a clinical diagnosis that is typically made by a physician based on reported and directly observed behavior in the affected individual. According to the updated diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5-TR, in order to receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, one must present with “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction” and...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3365 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Diagnosis Pt. 2Ideally the diagnosis of ASD should be given by a team of clinicians (e.g. pediatricians, child psychiatrists, child neurologists) based on information provided from the affected individual, caregivers, other medical professionals and from direct observation. Evaluation of a child or adult for autism spectrum disorder typically starts with a pediatrician or primary care physician taking a...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3275 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Diagnosis Pt. 3The presentation and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder may vary based on sex and gender identity. Most studies that have investigated the impact of gender on presentation and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder have not differentiated between the impact of sex versus gender. There is some evidence that autistic women and girls tend to show less repetitive behavior and may engage in more...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3341 Views 0 Anteprima
- Autism Spectrum: Diagnosis Pt.4As of 2019, psychologists wait until a child showed initial evidence of ASD tendencies, then administer various psychological assessment tools to assess for ASD. Among these measurements, the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) are considered the "gold standards" for assessing autistic children. The ADI-R is a semi-structured parent...0 Commenti 0 condivisioni 3382 Views 0 Anteprima
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