Signs and Symptoms
This symptom is characterized by difficulty with the use of language.
What is communication?
This possible cause of AU may create a change in the brain structure or functioning.
What is gene error?
This symptom is characterized by an individual repeating the same word or phrase.
Echolalia
This possible cause may include a GI disorder or difficulty digesting gluten.
What is physiologic factors?
This is one of the former categories of autism as identified in the DSM-IV.
What is Asperger's or PPD or Rett's syndrome?
An individual exhibiting this symptom will repeatedly rock, flap their hands or twirl.
What is stimming or self-stimming?
Though highly believed by some, this possible cause of AU has not been proven by research.
What is vaccine?
These conditions should be managed for an individual diagnosed with AU.
What are co-existing conditions?
This is one of the mental health issues often seen in individuals with AU.
What is anxiety, phobias and/or OCD?
Back in the day, there used to be this number of categories of AU.
What is 5?
According to this manual, there is only one ASD diagnosis.
What is the DSM-5?