AUTISM : Neurological disease
Affect 1 in 100 children
Professional evaluation for determine the disease
Signs appear at different times
In their first months
Between 2 and 3 years old
Many subtypes
Pervasive developmental disorders
Hyperactivity associated with mental retardation and stereotyped movements
Disintegrative disorders of childhood
Rett Syndrome
Atypical Autism
Infantile Autism
Asperger Syndrome
Affect the functioning of the brain
Difficulty about conversation
Hypersensitivities
Aptitude for recognizing patterns
Attention to detail
Anxiety and depression
Desire for sameness
Restricted interests
Difficulty with social interactions
Different therapies
Psychoactive medicines
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Depression
Physical and occupational therapy
for coordination
Speech therapy
for voice control
Social skills training classes
for interactions and conversation
Cognitive behavior therapy
for anxiety
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