Autism

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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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Mary Robinson

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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

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
Other names	Autism spectrum disorder,^[a] autism spectrum condition Formerly: Kanner syndrome/autistic disorder/childhood autism, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
Specialty	Psychiatry, clinical psychology, pediatrics, occupational medicine
Symptoms	Difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication; inflexible routines; narrow, restricted interests; repetitive body movements; unusual sensory responses
Complications	Social isolation, educational and employment problems,^[1] anxiety,^[1] stress,^[1] bullying, depression,^[1]^[2] self-harm, suicidality^[3]^[4]
Usual onset	Early childhood
Duration	Lifelong
Causes	Multifactorial, with many uncertain factors
Risk factors	Family history, certain genetic conditions, having older parents, certain prescribed drugs, perinatal and neonatal health issues
Diagnostic method	Based on combination of clinical observation of behavior and development and comprehensive diagnostic testing completed by a team of qualified professionals (including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, pediatricians, and speech-language pathologists). For adults, the use of a patient's written and oral history of autistic traits becomes more important
Differential diagnosis	Intellectual disability, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, Rett syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizoid personality disorder, selective mutism, schizophrenia, fragile X syndrome, obsessive–compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, Einstein syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder,^[5] learning disorders (mainly speech disorders)
Management	Positive behavior support,^[6]^[7] applied behavior analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, psychotropic medication,^[8] speech–language pathology
Frequency	One in 100 people (1%) worldwide^[9]^[10]

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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

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
Other names	Autism spectrum disorder,^[a] autism spectrum condition Formerly: Kanner syndrome/autistic disorder/childhood autism, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
Specialty	Psychiatry, clinical psychology, pediatrics, occupational medicine
Symptoms	Difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication; inflexible routines; narrow, restricted interests; repetitive body movements; unusual sensory responses
Complications	Social isolation, educational and employment problems,^[1] anxiety,^[1] stress,^[1] bullying, depression,^[1]^[2] self-harm, suicidality^[3]^[4]
Usual onset	Early childhood
Duration	Lifelong
Causes	Multifactorial, with many uncertain factors
Risk factors	Family history, certain genetic conditions, having older parents, certain prescribed drugs, perinatal and neonatal health issues
Diagnostic method	Based on combination of clinical observation of behavior and development and comprehensive diagnostic testing completed by a team of qualified professionals (including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, pediatricians, and speech-language pathologists). For adults, the use of a patient's written and oral history of autistic traits becomes more important
Differential diagnosis	Intellectual disability, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, Rett syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizoid personality disorder, selective mutism, schizophrenia, fragile X syndrome, obsessive–compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, Einstein syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder,^[5] learning disorders (mainly speech disorders)
Management	Positive behavior support,^[6]^[7] applied behavior analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, psychotropic medication,^[8] speech–language pathology
Frequency	One in 100 people (1%) worldwide^[9]^[10]

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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