Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Forward This essay discusses an important view concerning the differential diagnosis of infantile autism. As you will see, the symptomology common to autistic infants mimics that of severely retarded children in the early months of life. In addition, the identification of autism as a "disease" in infants is impeded by the lack of biological evidence to support such a diagnosis. Autism has, in multiple studies, been related to a multitude of organic dysfunction’s. These include everything from genetic markers to metabolic diseases.

The individuals will display limited interests, which are often very focused and repetitive. He or she is likely to be very routine oriented and may show behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggressiveness, and self-injurious behaviors. There is no known single cause of autism. Researchers are investigating a number of possible theories including genetics, heredity, medical problems, problems during pregnancy or delivery, as well as environmental influences. It is widely accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in the brain structure or function.

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When a child is seeming to lack socialization skills, not able to communicate, or show strange repetitive behavior continuously; the child should be tested. There is not a pin pointed cause of ASD, but it many researchers believe it has something to do with defected genes or incomplete development of the baby’s brain. (Proctor, Young- Adams 2013) If autism is caught when it in its very early stages it make a big difference and may help improve cognitive and social skills. More test are being added to the testing of the autism diagnostic schedule to ideally detect the disorder at around eighteen months. (NIH 2013) Mainly autism is diagnosed in two category, autistic (classic autism) or autism ... ... middle of paper ... ...en the same age, but they become frightened of having their child labeled and what others are going to say.

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There are many questions surrounding autism. There is a lot of confusion where it comes from. Some believe in is from inoculations, but there is still lack of evidence I can sympathize and I can also relat... ... middle of paper ... ...is no known cause or cure. In order to shed light on this issue there is a strong need for answers. However, in most all cases children are either going undiagnosed, or being diagnosed with another condition that has similar symptoms to autism.

Neuropsychology, 20(1), 21–29. doi: 10.1037/0894-4105.20.1.21 Wojcik, D. Z., Moulin, C. A., & Souchay, C. (2013). Metamemory in children with autism: Exploring “feeling-of-knowing” in episodic and semantic memory. Neuropsychology, 27(1), 19-27. doi:10.1037/a0030526

Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] is a mental condition in which the brain does not develop in what is considered to be a normal way. Individuals with Autism find it difficult to interact, communicate and form relationships with others. They have trouble with not only language and complex concepts but also differentiating between reality and fantasy. Moreover, people with Autism often engage in repetitive activities and are usually either oversensitive or lack sensitivity. Autism Spectrum Disorder has many branches or types, each branch of Autism has its own symptoms and causes but all branches are extremely similar.

Individuals with the disorder look physically similar to typical people, however their brains function differently. In diagnosing autism, children and adolescents undergo a series of tests in order to rule out similar behavioral disorders. In fact, autism is diagnosed on a spectrum quotient (AQ) from high-functioning/Asperger Syndrome to low-functioning (Baron-Cohen, Wheelwright, & Skinner, 2001). Wherever the individual falls on the spectrum, they will no doubt face difficulties throughout their lives. Adolescents with autism have an especially hard time expressing what they think and feel.