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What are the 5 autism spectrum disorders?
There are five major types of autism which include Asperger’s syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Kanner’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified.
What are the autism colors?
Light it Up Blue The color blue’s association to autism originated with the autism advocacy association known as Autism Speaks. Their “Light it Up Blue” campaign calls for people to wear blue to promote autism awareness.
Who is the most autistic person in the world?
| Donald Triplett | |
|---|---|
| Triplett in 2016 | |
| Born | September 8, 1933 United States |
| Known for | Being the first person to be diagnosed with what is now known as Autism |
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
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: Symptoms that hurt the person’s ability to function properly in school, work, and other areas of life
What makes a child more likely to have an ASD?
There may be many different factors that make a child more likely to have an ASD, including environmental, biologic and genetic factors. Most scientists agree that genes are one of the risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop ASD.
How do people with autism differ from other types of people?
There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted…
What are the signs and symptoms of autism in children?
Children or adults with ASD might: not point at objects to show interest (for example, not point at an airplane flying over) not look at objects when another person points at them. have trouble relating to others or not have an interest in other people at all. avoid eye contact and want to be alone.