What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?from DSM-V
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language and the ability to relate to others. It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the functioning of the brain. The effects of autism and the severity of symptoms are different in each person.
Autism is usually first diagnosed in childhood. About one in 68 children is diagnosed with autism according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism spectrum disorder is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.
Autism is most often a lifelong disorder, though there are more and more cases of children with ASD who eventually function independently, leading full lives. The information here focuses primarily on children and adolescents.
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism differs from person to person in severity and combinations of symptoms. There is a great range of abilities and characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders — no two children appear or behave the same way. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and often change over time.
Characteristics of autism spectrum disorder fall into three categories.
- Communication problems: including difficulty using or understanding language. Some children with autism focus their attention and conversation on a few topic areas, some frequently repeat phrases and some have very limited speech.
- Difficulty relating to people, things and events: including trouble making friends and interacting with people, difficulty reading facial expressions and not making eye contact.
- Repetitive body movements or behaviors: such as hand flapping or repeating sounds or phrases.
Many children with autism are attentive to routines and sameness and have difficulty adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings or changes in routine. Many people with autism have normal cognitive skills, while others have cognitive challenges. Some are at greater risk for some medical conditions – such as sleep problems and seizures.
What Is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).
An estimated 5 percent of children and 2.5 pertldren when it leads to disruption in the classroom or problems with schoolwork. It can also affect adults. It is more common among boys than girls.
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas:
intellectual functioning (such as learning, reasoning)
adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living)
Intellectual disability affects about one percent of the population, and of those about 85 percent have a mild intellectual disability.
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WARWICK , RI 02886
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CRANSTON , RI 02920
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NORTH KINGSTOWN , RI 02852
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PROVIDENCE , RI 02904-2214
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Fax: 401-751-1378
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PAWTUCKET , RI 02860
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TIVERTON , RI 02878
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WOONSOCKET , RI 02895
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PAWTUCKET , RI 02861
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SMITHFIELD , RI 02917
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