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  2. Autism spectrum - Wikipedia

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    Autism, formally called autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) or autism spectrum condition ( ASC ), [6] is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by deficits in reciprocal social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Other common signs include difficulties with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal ...

  3. Diagnosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    The most common reason parents reported as the cause of lost ASD diagnosis was new information about the child (73.5%), such as a replacement diagnosis. Other reasons included a diagnosis given so the child could receive ASD treatment (24.2%), ASD treatment success or maturation (21%), and parents disagreeing with the initial diagnosis (1.9%).

  4. Asperger syndrome - Wikipedia

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    It is vital to remember that research of AS (Asperger's Syndrome) specifically operates upon the out-dated classification of this syndrome as external to ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Similarly, we should also note that ASD is a spectrum and support varies dramatically depending on the individual. Medications

  5. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Wikipedia

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    The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ( ADOS) is a standardized diagnostic test for assessing autism spectrum disorder. The protocol consists of a series of structured and semi-structured tasks that involve social interaction between the examiner and the person under assessment. The examiner observes and identifies aspects of the subject's ...

  6. Causes of autism - Wikipedia

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    ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by impairments in communicative ability and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities not suitable for the individual's developmental stage. The severity of symptoms and functional impairment vary between individuals.

  7. Syndromic autism - Wikipedia

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    Syndromic autism represents about 25% of the total ASD cases. In most [quantify] cases, its etiology is known. Monogenic disorders are one of the causes of syndromic autism, which in this case are also known as monogenic autism spectrum disorders. They account for about 5% of the total ASD cases.

  8. Autism and memory - Wikipedia

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    This relationship between autism and memory, specifically memory functions in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has been an ongoing topic of research.ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by social communication and interaction impairments, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

  9. Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that begin in early childhood, persist throughout adulthood, and affect three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction and restricted patterns of behavior. [1] There are many conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders such as attention-deficit ...