Autistic Disorder-
Autistic Disorder-
-Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a biologically based neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments of two major domains: (1) deficits in social communication and social interaction, (2) Restrictive repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities
-ASD encompasses disorders known as autistic disorder (classic autism, infantile autism), childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder NOS, and Asperger's Syndrome
-The pathogenesis of autism is not completely understood. It appears to have a genetic etiology that alters brain development
-Environmental factors such as toxic exposures, teratogens, and perinatal insults account for a few cases
-Advanced parenteral age (maternal and paternal) have been associated with increased risk of having a child with autism
-No data has been reproduced that shows a correlation with autism with vaccines
-Any of the following specialists may need to be involved with autistic children: developmental pediatrician, psychologist or neuropsychologist, geneticist or genetics counselor, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, audiologist, and social worker
-Therapies for ASD may be provided in an early childhood intervention program, school based special education program, or by therapists in private practice
-Treatment of autism disorder focuses on behavior and educational interventions that target the core symptoms of ASD
-Medications are often used to treat the target symptoms of ASD as follows: hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, aggression, outburst, self-injury, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, rigidity, repetitive behaviors, depressive symptoms, and sleep dysfunction
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