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However, it is never too late to begin behavioral therapy. Indeed, they can have completely different strengths and challenges. As a result, treatments and interventions should be highly individualized based on a thorough assessment by a qualified developmental specialist. The evaluation should consider such factors as behavioral history, current symptoms, communication patterns, social competence and neuropsychological functioning.
Asperger Syndrome Autism Statistics and Facts. Associated Conditions Sensory Issues. Treatments Access Services Insurance. This subtype of autism may be considered the mildest form on the spectrum. Also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, this diagnosis became the go-to answer for children and adults who can be classified on the autism spectrum, but do not completely meet the criteria for the other subtypes.
This diagnosis is typically used for people who meet the basic requirements for autism, but do not exhibit the more severe characteristics, like extreme repetitive behaviors, intellectual limitations, or inappropriate mannerisms. Autism is a specific developmental neuropsychiatric disorder characterised by poor social skills, language and communication problems and stereotyped or repetitive behaviour.
The exact cause for either PDD or autism is not known but multiple theories float. None of them has strong conclusive evidence although genetic theory is strongest possibility and evidence so far. Symptoms of PDD are difficulty in relating to objects, events, people; lack of facial expression and poor eye contact; restricted routines with poor adjustment to change in routine and new surroundings; difficulty in understanding and using language; difficulty in controlling emotions and behaviour in social situations; etc.
Children having PDD are very different as regards their intelligence, abilities and intensity of behaviour. Children with autism have repetitive and restricted behaviours like flapping hands for hours; poor social and communication skills often making them socially withdrawn and isolated; they often have difficulty in imaginative play and at least a third do not develop enough speech to manage daily communication; self-injurious behaviour like head banging against a wall, hand biting are often seen; compulsive behaviour like arranging objects in rows; difficulty sharing experiences, requests.
There is also delay in developmental milestones with poor muscle tone and toe walking. Autistic savants are children with autism who are prodigious and rare talents like memorizing entire books or playing music. High functioning autism is another category of children who have almost normal language and social skills. Diagnosis for both disorders is made by IQ tests and other clinical tests designed to assess language, sensory and motor perception, etc.
No blood tests or imaging modalities are available that diagnose either disorders.
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