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Nov 7, 2018 · Ultimately, it took a spectrum of these researchers to define autism’s full spectrum. Sukhareva was ahead of her time in many ways. She started to disentangle autism from childhood schizophrenia during the 1950s, nearly 30 years before they were listed as separate conditions in the DSM-III.
Jun 2, 2011 · An estimated 1 million to 1.5 million American adults and children live with an autism spectrum disorder. "With growing numbers of children affected by autism spectrum disorders, there is an ever-increasing need for a comprehensive program dedicated to providing the very best in diagnosis and treatment.
- Common Traits of Autism
- Understanding Autism in Women
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Support and Treatment
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People of all sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can be autistic. Just like autism is a spectrum, autistic people are a varied group. The mix of traits that each autistic person displays, how they experience and interact with the world, as well as how much support they need, will vary. There is also evidence that the traits of auti...
Some researchers have asserted that autism is a manifestation of the "extreme male brain (EMB)."The foundation of the EMB autism theory is that lack of empathy is essential to being autistic and that testosterone impairs cognitive empathy, but both theories have been proven false. While there does seem to be a difference in the number of women and ...
There is no proven cause of autism, though being autistic tends to run in families. Thankfully, it is not necessary to discover why people are autistic. As autistic self-advocacy has become more prominent, autistic advocates have begun pushing back against the idea that autism is a disease or syndrome that needs a cure or research done concerning i...
There is no single medical test for autism spectrum disorder. The diagnosis is based on observations and specific screening tools. A child’s caregivers will usually fill out a variety of questionnairesabout their child's infancy and toddlerhood and respond to questions about their child's development, behavior, and skills. Healthcare professionals ...
There is no cure for autism but there are therapies and resources available to help autistic people.While some them need to be prescribed by a provider, others are behavioral and/or developmental and can be provided by a therapist, caregiver, or even something an autistic person can undertake on their own. There is no "best" treatment for autism. S...
Autism in women and girls is underdiagnosed and/or diagnosed at a later age. There are some possible reasons for the disparity. The basis for diagnosing autism is often skewed toward behaviors that are more common in boys. Some evidence suggests that girls might be better at masking, hiding autistic behaviors, or are more likely to have “socially a...
Oct 12, 2023 · 5 min read. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), known also as “autism,” is a neurodevelopmental condition typically diagnosed in childhood. But some people, specifically people assigned female at birth (AFAB), may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Traditional estimates find that boys are four times as likely as girls to receive an autism diagnosis.
Apr 26, 2020 · Claire Jack, Ph.D., is a hypnotherapist, life coach, researcher, and training provider who specialises in working with women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She was herself diagnosed with ASD ...
Apr 27, 2022 · Undiagnosed women are recognizing themselves as they explore writing about autism. Women are trying to understand themselves and their experiences, navigate daily life, jobs, and relationships ...
Feb 3, 2022 · Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2019 Mar 9;21(4):22. doi: 10.1007/s11920-019-1006-3. PMID: 30852705.
