It is commonly referred to as autism or, in the context of a professional diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), but the latter term remains controversial among neurodiversity advocates, neurodiversity researchers, and many autistic people due to the use of the word disorder and due to questions about its utility outside of diagnostic contexts. The autism spectrum is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions generally characterized by difficulties in social interactions and communication, repetitive behaviors, intense interests, and unusual responses to sensory stimuli. 1 in 44 (2.3%) of children in the United States.Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Behavioral therapy, psychotropic medication Intellectual disability, anxiety, depression, Rett syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, selective mutism, schizophrenia Multi-factorial, with many uncertain factorsįamily history, certain genetic conditions, having older parents, certain prescribed drugs, perinatal and neonatal health issuesīased on combination of clinical observation of behavior and development and comprehensive diagnostic testing completed by a team of qualified professionals (including, but not limited to Clinical Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, Pediatricians, and Speech-Language Pathologists) Social isolation, educational and employment problems, anxiety, stress, bullying, self-harm Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, pediatrics, occupational medicineĭifferences in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the presence of intense interests and repetitive behavior
Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is associated with autism.
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