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Jan 6, 2018 · Autism spectrum disorder has no single known cause. Given the complexity of the disorder, and the fact that symptoms and severity vary, there are probably many causes. Both genetics and environment may play a role. Genetics. Several different genes appear to be involved in autism spectrum disorder.
Aug 20, 2021 · This chapter summarizes the clinical features of ASD, highlights the important genetic and non-genetic risk factors for ASD, and introduces the current knowledge around the pathological processes within and outside the brain.
- Ann Katrin Sauer, Janelle E. Stanton, Sakshi Hans, Andreas M. Grabrucker
- 2021
Aug 20, 2019 · According to the current DSM-5 criteria, only two core features make up an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis: (1) persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts; and (2) restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities ( Lai et al., 2014 ).
- Lauren Rylaarsdam, Alicia Guemez-Gamboa
- 10.3389/fncel.2019.00385
- 2019
- Front Cell Neurosci. 2019; 13: 385.
Nov 1, 2021 · problems with communication and social interaction. restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior or activities. To be diagnosed with autism, a person must experience symptoms in both of these...
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Adults on the spectrum commonly exhibit symptoms related to social and communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors, sensory processing difficulties, and issues with executive function and theory of mind. Short descriptions and lists of common symptoms in adults are listed below (Autism Speaks, 2015; Lewis, 2018). Social Symptoms.
1. Difficulty or differences in communicating. Difficulties with both verbal and nonverbal communication can put adults with autism at a conversational disadvantage. As much as 90% of human communication happens nonverbally, like in facial expressions, eye contact and gesturing.
Feb 14, 2017 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental early onset disorders, characterized by impairment in social and communicative skills and stereotyped behavior. 1 Although defined by this core of symptoms, the phenotype of ASD patients is extremely variable, ranging from individuals with severe intellectual disability (ID) and ver...
