PSYCH 9C Chapter Notes - Chapter 14.5: Ibm 7090, Mutation, Autism Spectrum
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Autism spectrum disorder involves social deficits and restricted interests. Autism, which is characterized by deficits in social interaction, by impaired communication, and by restricted interests. Autism varied considerably in severity, from mild social impairments to severe social and intellectual impairments. A developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction, by impaired communication, and by restricted interests. Extreme end of the autism spectrum are seemingly unaware of others. As babies, they do not smile at their caregivers, do not respond to vocalizations, and may actively reject physical contact with others. Children with autism do not establish eye contact and do not use their gazes to gain or direct the attention of those around them. Video footage of the first birthdays of children with autistic disorder to see if characteristics of autism could be detected before the children were diag- nosed. Deficits in communication are the second major cluster of behaviors characteris- tic of autism spectrum disorders.
