Autism is a spectrum disorder that impacts the nervous system. The common symptoms are difficulty with communication, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty with social interactions. Autism is more common in male than females. Eugen Bleuler, a swiss psychiatrist, was the first to use the term autism in 1911. He used it to describe one of his schizophrenic patient who had withdrawn into his own world. The greek word “autós” that means “self”, Bleuler used the word to mean self-admiration and withdrawn within self. They also used it to describe the children who had emotional or social problems. Donald Gray Triplett, was the first male to be diagnosed with autism.
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Autism spectrum disorder affects about over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10% to 17% annually in recent years, there is no explanation for this continuing increase. Some children with autism have an identifiable genetic condition that affects the brain development. Disorders includes Fragile X syndrome( which causes intellectual disability), Angelman syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, chromosome 15 duplication syndrome and other single-gene and chromosomal disorders. No medical test can diagnose autism, the child may be diagnosed by a developmental pediatrician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, the child may be evaluated and provided recommendation for treatments. Research has identified more than 100 autism risk genes, 15% of cases, a specific genetic cause of a person’s autism can be identified. Although autism is a lifelong disorder symptoms improve with age and behavioral treatment. As people with ASD usually continue to need services and supports as they get older, people with ASD may be able to work successfully and live independently or within a supportive …show more content…
There are three different types of ASD: Autistic disorder “classic autism”, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive disorder “atypical autism”. Scientists mostly agree that genes are one of the risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop an ASD. ASD is five times more common among boys than girls. ASDs are any developmental disabilities that have been caused by a brain abnormality. Pervasive developmental disorder, this diagnosis included most children whose autism was more severe than Asperger’s syndrome, but not as severe as autistic disorder. It is hard for a child with autism to live a normal life they may never learn to speak or make eye contact, but many children with autism and other ASDs are able to live relatively normal lives.children with asperger’s syndrome receive an ADHD diagnosis or misdiagnosis. A groundbreaking study shows most teens and adults with autism have less severe symptoms and behavior as they get older. Autism doesn’t always get better with every adult, especially those with mental retardation - may get worse. Children with autism seem to have lack of empathy. It is harder to diagnose girls for several reasons, researchers uncovered social and personal factors that help females mask or compensate for the symptoms of
Autism may be caused by a faulty gene or an chemical imbalance, viruses or a lack …show more content…
Autism spectrum disorder affects about over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Autism statistics suggest that prevalence rates have increased 10% to 17% annually in recent years, there is no explanation for this continuing increase. Some children with autism have an identifiable genetic condition that affects the brain development. Disorders includes Fragile X syndrome( which causes intellectual disability), Angelman syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, chromosome 15 duplication syndrome and other single-gene and chromosomal disorders. No medical test can diagnose autism, the child may be diagnosed by a developmental pediatrician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, the child may be evaluated and provided recommendation for treatments. Research has identified more than 100 autism risk genes, 15% of cases, a specific genetic cause of a person’s autism can be identified. Although autism is a lifelong disorder symptoms improve with age and behavioral treatment. As people with ASD usually continue to need services and supports as they get older, people with ASD may be able to work successfully and live independently or within a supportive …show more content…
There are three different types of ASD: Autistic disorder “classic autism”, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive disorder “atypical autism”. Scientists mostly agree that genes are one of the risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop an ASD. ASD is five times more common among boys than girls. ASDs are any developmental disabilities that have been caused by a brain abnormality. Pervasive developmental disorder, this diagnosis included most children whose autism was more severe than Asperger’s syndrome, but not as severe as autistic disorder. It is hard for a child with autism to live a normal life they may never learn to speak or make eye contact, but many children with autism and other ASDs are able to live relatively normal lives.children with asperger’s syndrome receive an ADHD diagnosis or misdiagnosis. A groundbreaking study shows most teens and adults with autism have less severe symptoms and behavior as they get older. Autism doesn’t always get better with every adult, especially those with mental retardation - may get worse. Children with autism seem to have lack of empathy. It is harder to diagnose girls for several reasons, researchers uncovered social and personal factors that help females mask or compensate for the symptoms of