what are the indications of autistism spectrum disorders?
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The autistic spectrum (sometimes referred to as the autism spectrum) is a developmental and behavioral syndrome that results from certain combinations of charateristically autistic traits. Although these traits may be normally distributed in the population, some individuals inherit or otherwise manifest more autistic traits. At the severe end of the spectrum is low-functioning autism which has profound impairments in many areas, to Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism, to "normal" behaviour and perhaps hypersocialization on the high end of the spectrum.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are classified as pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia.
In practice, autistic spectrum disorder and pervasive developmental disorder are synonymous, but making a distinction is valuable. PDD refers to those psychological and behavioral developmental disorders encompassing many areas of functioning: language and communication, self-help skills, motor coordination, executive function, and scholastic achievement. The nosological category of pervasive developmental disorders includes syndromes that may be etiologically unrelated to autism, with autistic-like behavior being only one part of the disorder: Rett's syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder.
Behaviorally, certain characteristics identify the autism spectrum. The number of autistic traits present determines the severity of autism in the individual. These autistic traits may be beneficial for some disciplines like science, mathematics, engineering, and software. Some autistic individuals might show a marked proficiency in rote memorization which may help learn the foundation of these subjects, however the exceptionally good aptitude (in these subjects) of high functioning autistic spectrum persons may be due to their ability to readily identify patterns and apply them consistently to new situations outside of established knowledge or teaching.
Social impairment
Lack of observed desire for friendship
Poor ability to make friends
Social awkwardness
Indiscriminate social interaction
Lack of eye contact
Brief response to questions
Gullibility
Language impairment:
Odd or monotonous prosody of speech
Overly formal and pedantic language
Pronoun reversal
Visuospatial thinking sometimes preferred
Use of rote chunks of language
Late or no development of language
Poor use and understanding of nonverbal communication (i.e., facial expressions and body language)
Taking things literally, ie: pull your socks up, they will do this
Being questioned, may or will have a delayed reaction.
Imaginative impairment and repetitive adherence
Concrete and literal use of language
Poor understanding of abstract thought, metaphors and symbolism
Preference for routine
Absorption in detail; inability to understand meaning or the whole of a concept.
Sensory integration dysfunction
Hyper- or hyposensitivity of the various senses
Peculiar clothing and food preferences
Self-stimulating mannerisms
Fine or gross motor discoordination
Perseverative interest or focus
Will not want to be in a bright room. pref a pastel coloured room for time out
Extreme case a child will not wear a brand new jumper until it has been washed several times.
Autism is a very weird and confusing disorder. They r still trying to figure out medical tests about this .. I worked with a few clients that had Autism. some of the signs are. 1- they have to have everything in sequence, steady, on time. Everything has to be perfect for them. 2- They will not look u straight in the eye when they talk to you. They will look away from you. 3- they are very smart also. Good luck, and I hope this helps!!!
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