Autism

Tulika Prasad

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Autism spectrum disorder is a learning and developmental disability typified by unusual brain development. Severity varies, but ASD is generally typified by difficulties with social interaction and verbal/nonverbal communication.

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Tulika Prasad

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Autism spectrum disorder is a learning and developmental disability typified by unusual brain development. Severity varies, but ASD is generally typified by difficulties with social interaction and verbal/nonverbal communication.

NIMH: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), cause severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Center for Parent Information and Resources- edited
Each of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others. They share some or all of the following characteristics, which can vary from mild to severe. Learn more here.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/autism/
What Is Autism? - Autism Speaks
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
CDC: Autism Spectrum Disorder - NCBDDD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheet - NIH
Autism information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Autism - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about autism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
About Autism - Autism Society
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental disability. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors. There is no known single cause of autism.
http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Center: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment, and Therapies - WebMD
Learn about autism, a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others.
http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/
Autism Research Institute
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on conducting and sponsoring research aimed at improving the quality of life for today's generation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
http://www.autism.com
Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorders - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
General information about autism spectrum disorders: autism symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and additional resources.
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Autism/
National Autism Association - Home
Official website for the National Autism Association.
http://nationalautismassociation.org
Autism - KidsHealth
Autism is a brain problem that can make it hard for kids to communicate. Find out more in this article for kids.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/autism.html

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Autism

Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is commonly associated with autism.
Specialty	Psychiatry, pediatrics, occupational medicine
Symptoms	Trouble with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and presence of restricted interests and repetitive behavior^[1]
Complications	Social isolation, employment problems, stress
Usual onset	By age two or three^[2]^[3]
Duration	Lifelong^[2]
Causes	Genetic and environmental factors^[4]
Diagnostic method	Based on behavior and developmental history^[2]
Differential diagnosis	Reactive attachment disorder, intellectual disability, schizophrenia^[5]
Treatment	Occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotropic medication^[6]^[7]^[8]
Medication	Antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants (associated symptoms)^[9]^[10]^[11]
Frequency	24.8 million (2015)^[12]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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NIMH: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), cause severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Center for Parent Information and Resources- edited
Each of the disorders on the autism spectrum is a neurological disorder that affects a child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others. They share some or all of the following characteristics, which can vary from mild to severe. Learn more here.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/autism/
What Is Autism? - Autism Speaks
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
CDC: Autism Spectrum Disorder - NCBDDD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheet - NIH
Autism information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Autism - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about autism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
About Autism - Autism Society
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental disability. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors. There is no known single cause of autism.
http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Center: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment, and Therapies - WebMD
Learn about autism, a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others.
http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/
Autism Research Institute
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on conducting and sponsoring research aimed at improving the quality of life for today's generation of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
http://www.autism.com
Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorders - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
General information about autism spectrum disorders: autism symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and additional resources.
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Autism/
National Autism Association - Home
Official website for the National Autism Association.
http://nationalautismassociation.org
Autism - KidsHealth
Autism is a brain problem that can make it hard for kids to communicate. Find out more in this article for kids.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/autism.html

Autism

Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is commonly associated with autism.
Specialty	Psychiatry, pediatrics, occupational medicine
Symptoms	Trouble with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and presence of restricted interests and repetitive behavior^[1]
Complications	Social isolation, employment problems, stress
Usual onset	By age two or three^[2]^[3]
Duration	Lifelong^[2]
Causes	Genetic and environmental factors^[4]
Diagnostic method	Based on behavior and developmental history^[2]
Differential diagnosis	Reactive attachment disorder, intellectual disability, schizophrenia^[5]
Treatment	Occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotropic medication^[6]^[7]^[8]
Medication	Antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants (associated symptoms)^[9]^[10]^[11]
Frequency	24.8 million (2015)^[12]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Autism spectrum disorder is a learning and developmental disability typified by unusual brain development. Severity varies, but ASD is generally typified by difficulties with social interaction and verbal/nonverbal communication.

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