Autism Awareness
Maya Saade
An interesting article about autism
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? article by National Institute of Mental Health Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association used to diagnose mental disorders, people with ASD have: ⊲ Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people ⊲ Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors ⊲ Symptoms that affect the person’s ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life. Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatmen...
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