Essay On Autism Spectrum Disorder And Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism is described as difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and also repetitive behaviors. Some common deficits in skills such as rigid and inflexible behavior, preservation, inappropriate responding in social situations, inability to learn by experience and to adapt to change in the environment, lack initiative and thought processes (Dawson, G., Munson, J., & Estes, A. 2002). These behaviors and actions greatly affect the well-being and life structure if not treated properly early. In most cases, people adapt and continue throughout life knowing and learning how to cope with this disability. People who have been diagnosed with autism have developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. This disabilities affect people differently depending on the severity of the disability and they all share the same symptom like social interaction. People with Asperger syndrome usually have some symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social challenges and unusual behaviors and interests but they often do not have problems …show more content…
Sometimes the signs are evident but other times it takes some research and testing to see the signs of autism. Some symptoms include but are not limited to: Avoiding eye contact and want to be alone, having trouble understanding other people's feelings or talking about their own feelings, having delayed speech and language skills, repeating words or phrases over and over, giving unrelated answers to questions, getting upset, having obsessive interests, flapping their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles or even having unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel (Corsello, Akshoomoff and Stahmer,