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"spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. (mayoclinic.org) Autism Spectrum disorder is a broad name for other diagnosis such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Asperger Syndrome (AS) sometimes called high functioning Autism, is part of a unique group of neurodevelopment disorders, all complex. Those affected by it suffer social impairment, difficulty

Chapter 1 focuses on autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Described in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner, autism (also known as autistic disorder, childhood autism, or infantile disorder) is one of the PDDs along with Rett's disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) referred to as Heller's syndrome, Asperger disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Rett's is a rare genetic abnormality affecting brain development

What is Autism? Did you know, according to CCN, about sixty-eight children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? ASD, also known as autism, is a brain disorder that interferes with a person's behavior and/or interactions with others. The word "autism," which has been in use for about 100 years, comes from the Greek word "autos," meaning "self." The term describes conditions in which a person is removed from social interaction -- hence, an isolated self (WedMD). Autism itself is often called "autistic

pediatrician that observe autistic-like behaviors and social and communication challenges of children that hade normal intelligence as well as normal language development, in the 1940’s. Asperger syndrome is a type of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). PDD involve delays in the development of skills, mostly around social, communication, and imagination and abstract thinking skills. Many experts argue that Asperger syndrome is a milder form of autism, as called today High functioning Autism Spectrum

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability. Autism is usually known as a people who have abnormalities development and can be called as autism disorder. The developmental problems that occur make them quite different from a normal human being. Their think and feel the environment differently to other people. Different autism has different disabilities. Some autism cannot speak and some may have fairly limited speech. Different autism needs different level of support. They needs attention and support

Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). These three categories share many of the same symptoms, but they differentiate in the severity and impact it has on each individual. Autism, is the most severe in the whole spectrum, followed by Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS. Autism is often referred as autistic disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome as high-functioning autism, and PDD-NOS as atypical autism. According to the Autism Spectrum Resource Center, only 20%

problems with speaking. Pervasive Developmental Disorder which is also referred to atypical autism or PDD-NOS, are people who have met the standards of Autistic Disorder or Asperger Syndrome, but not all the test can be diagnosed with PDD-NOS. “People that do have PDD-NOS usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with Autistic Disorder” ( Autism Support of West Shore). People that have PDD-NOS can show symptoms of only communication and social

People with PDD-NOS usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with autistic disorder. The symptoms might cause only social and communication challenges. ( https://www.asws.org/WhatisAutism.aspx#types ) When I watched the documentary on autism and

Description Asperger’s Syndrome is described as an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), once known as Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD), and is characterized as a milder version of autism. Children with Asperger’s seem to adapt easier to social interactions as they get older, contrary to autism. Autism is a syndrome of extreme withdrawal and obsessive behavior. Asperger’s syndrome is similar to autism in a way that children experience difficulties with social interaction and communication. Also, children

disorder that can often be found in children before the age of 5. The other 4 Pervasive Developmental Disorders are Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is one of the most well-known PDD that there is and is normally characterised for having an impairment on social development and is associated with having difficulties when interacting in social situations. Autism can also be noticed as people may be have a difficulty in understanding