14.4 Autism Spectrum Disorders

autism spectrum disorder

remains uncommon but the frequency of diagnosis has been increasing

autism spectrum disorder

the severity of symptoms varies greatly

social behaviour, communication (including nonverbal communication)

primary symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include a deficiency of (2)

repetitive stereotyped behaviours

many individuals with autism spectrum disorder also have this symptom

autism spectrum disorder

no one gene is responsible for this condition

new mutations or microdeletions

autism spectrum disorder probably relates to ....(2)

antibodies

some cases of autism spectrum disorder result in the mother during pregnancy producing antibodies that attack brain proteins

behavioural treatments

the only effective approach to treating social and communicative deficits

fad treatments

there are many that parents try of doubtful effectiveness

autism spectrum disorder

family of psychological disorders marked by impaired social and emotional exchange and other symptoms

folic acid

vitamin that is important for development of the nervous system

autism, schizophrenia

their genetic basis is similar because in both, most cases probably result from new mutations or microdeletions

folic acid

dietary supplement during pregnancy that decreases the possibility of having an autistic child

genes

autism and schizophrenia are similar genetically in they way that in both, many _____ contribute

attention

common observation for children with autism is eyes usually fail to capture their _______

older

probability of autism increases if the father was much _______ than average

head is 10% larger than average

Common for children with autism at age one year