Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- an umbrella term for disorders that involve impairments in reciprocal social interaction skills, communiction skills, and the presence of stereotypical behaviors,intersts, and activities. The conditions classified as ASD are:
Although people with ASD share some common features, no two individuals are the same.
Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
While the cause or combination of causes of ASD is not fully known, there is growing evidence that ASD is a genetic condition, and that several differentgenes are likely involved. fragile X syndrome is the most commom specific genetic disorder that is sometimes associated with the clinical picture of autism.
In some cases, children with ASD also have other associated medical conditions or genetic syndromes that are not part of autism.
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger's Syndrome (AS)
- Pervasive Developemental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
- Rett's Syndrome
Although people with ASD share some common features, no two individuals are the same.
Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
While the cause or combination of causes of ASD is not fully known, there is growing evidence that ASD is a genetic condition, and that several differentgenes are likely involved. fragile X syndrome is the most commom specific genetic disorder that is sometimes associated with the clinical picture of autism.
In some cases, children with ASD also have other associated medical conditions or genetic syndromes that are not part of autism.