Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is it?
It begins in childhood and remains throughout life.
lifetime
Autism is a set of alterations at the neurodevelopmental level.
A neurodevelopmental disorder has a neurobiological origin.
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Diagnosis
Theory of mind
Ability to interpret outside behaviors from mental states
intentions, desires and beliefs,
differentiate one's mental states from others
important to know about autism
It has no cure
they can improve many things with therapy
although you have to be patient
An adult with autism has difficulty
communication
social relationships
take everything very literal
anxiety attacks
Alarm signs
6 months
No smiles and other expressions are observed
don't get irritated if you stay alone in the crib
9 months
Tends not to look at the mother when she feeds
12 months
does not say goodbye by hand
16 months
does not say sensilla words