EDUC230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Birth Order
21 Mar 2017
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There is a genius locked inside every child with autism. Autism spectrum disorder (asd) and autism are both general terms for a range 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. With the may 2013 publication of the dsm 5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were merger into one umbrella diagnosis of as. Previously they were recognized as distinct subtypes including autistic disorder, rhett syndrome, hfa (asperger"s), etc. Autism manifests before 30 months of age (can can sometimes manifest earlier- by 1. 5 to 2 years of age) and results in disturbances in: Ability to relate to objects and people. Interferes with normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children with autism typically have difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
