Autism

Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), the formal diagnostic category for autism and Asperger’s syndrome is pervasive developmental disorder, or PDD. Pervasive developmental disorders include autistic disorder, Rett’s disorder, Asperger’s disorder (syndrome), childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Mental health professionals, however

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Offers a comprehensive exploration of this complex neurodevelopmental condition. Beginning with an introduction that defines Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and outlines their historical context and prevalence, the article delves into an understanding of the condition, covering the core symptoms, etiological factors, and neurobiological underpinnings. It then shifts to the critical aspects of diagnosis and assessment

What is Autism?

Many are familiar with Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of a man with autism in the movie Rainman. We laughed as he repeatedly stated that he only buys his underwear at K-mart and were amazed that he could count the number of toothpicks on the floor with a single glance. Yet, we were mystified that he did

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