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Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers. While there is disagreement about the magnitude, nature, and mechanisms for such environmental factors, researchers have found seven genes prevalent among individuals diagnosed as autistic. Some estimate that autism occurs in as many as one American child in 166, however the National Institute of Mental Health gives a more conservative estimate of one in 1000. For families that already have one autistic child, the odds of a second autistic child may be as high as one in twenty. Although autism is about 3 to 4 times more common in boys, girls with the disorder tend to have more severe symptoms and greater cognitive impairment. Diagnosis is based on a list of psychiatric criteria, and a series of standardized clinical tests may also be used.
Autism may not be physiologically obvious. A complete physical and neurological evaluation will typically be part of diagnosing autism. Some now speculate that autism is not a single condition but a group of several distinct conditions that manifest in similar ways.
By definition, autism must manifest delays in "social interaction, language as used in social communication, or symbolic or imaginative play," with "onset prior to age 3 years", according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The ICD-10 also requires symptoms to be "manifest before the age of three years." There have been large increases in the reported incidence of autism, for reasons that are heavily debated by researchers in psychology and related fields within the scientific community.
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@jozerphine Makes you a little steamed at the ppl who claim that vaccines cause autism and so don't vaccinate their kids, doesn't it?
ispinyarns (Katie Mac) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:56:28 -0000
@jozerphine Makes you a little steamed at the ppl who claim that vaccines cause autism and so don't vaccinate their kids, doesn't it?
RT @autismtoday: Autism - What seems like common knowledge to most, can be mind-boggling to others! Read more http://bit.ly/1isrke | #autism
LinkLeadership (Sharon Link) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:56:19 -0000
RT @autismtoday: Autism - What seems like common knowledge to most, can be mind-boggling to others! Read more http://bit.ly/1isrke | #autism
http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/health/2009/12/14/1214autismadults.html #autism #Aspergers #ASD http://bit.ly/5J0TPS
DebDockery (Deb Dockery) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:52:56 -0000
http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/health/2009/12/14/1214autismadults.html #autism #Aspergers #ASD http://bit.ly/5J0TPS
From About.com Autism: Who Am I? Autism and Self Image http://is.gd/5ozk6
mamatude (Terri Mauro) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:51:38 -0000
From About.com Autism: Who Am I? Autism and Self Image http://is.gd/5ozk6
Republicâs funding for Northern Ireland autism centre resumes http://ow.ly/McBL
earlyautism (Early Autism) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:51:28 -0000
Republic’s funding for Northern Ireland autism centre resumes http://ow.ly/McBL
Autism Society of America supports the ATAA - http://tinyurl.com/yd59b56 spread the news and RT! please!! :)
heathrbabes (Heather E. Sedlock) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:51:24 -0000
Autism Society of America supports the ATAA - http://tinyurl.com/yd59b56 spread the news and RT! please!! :)
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Aspergers syndrome and discrimination - Contains stories about Aspergers syndrome and discrimination in an ice-hockey club in Sweden.
Meta Description: [ Aspergers syndrom ]
Autism FAQ - Controversies - These are subjects which can stir up debate in people involved with autism.
Autistic People Against Neuroleptic Abuse (APANA) - Aims to end routine prescribing and re-prescribing of neuroleptics for people on the autistic spectrum.
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Back to the Future - An assessment of some of the unorthodox forms of biomedical intervention currently being applied.
Intimate Partner Abuse of People on the Autism Spectrum - Describes recognition of abuse targeting autistics and people with Asperger's syndrome.
Meta Description: [ Abuse as it Affects People with
Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. Part of web pages about 'Singles'
dating sites and relationships vis. autistics. Other forms of
abuse not discussed. ]
The Criminal Justice Process and Autism - Describes steps of criminal justice process, particulary as applies to people on the autism Spectrum.
Meta Description: [ The criminal justice process is based
on a presumption of guilt. 'How do you plead?' ]
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