Autism
What are some symptoms of having Autism?
Some examples might be resistance to change, lack of social or emotional reciprocity, impairment in communication, dislike of human touch/affection.
Is Autism a developmental disability?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often referred to as simply autism, is a developmental disability that impacts how people communicate verbally and nonverbally, and how they interact, behave, and learn.
What is Savant Syndrome?
Savant syndrome is a condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average. The skills at which savants excel are generally related to memory.
Who is Steven Wiltshire?
Steven Wiltshire is a British architectural artist. He was born with Autism and Savantism.
Why did Temple Grandin use her squeeze machine?
Temple did not like human touch/affection, and the squeeze machine resembled human affection, which comforted her.
Who is more likely to have Autism, boys or girls?
Boys are diagnosed with autism four times more often than girls. One in 68 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with ASD, and this spans all races, regions, and socio-economic statuses.
Do all Savants have Autism?
No, all savants do not have Autism.
Who is Daniel Tammet?
Daniel Tammet is a Savant who was born with high functioning Autism and Savant Syndrome. He is known for his book "Born on a Blue Day".
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome is now known as high functioning Autism.
True or false...
Autism is most always genetic.
False,The National Institutes of Health states there is a genetic component that predisposes people to develop autism, but there is also an environmental component. The incidence of autism over the last 20 years has risen so rapidly that genetics cannot be the sole cause.
What are some examples of specialties a Savant may have?
-Map Making
-Calendar Savant
-Rapid Calculation
-Musical Ability
Is Autism a spectrum disorder?
Yes, Autism is a spectrum disorder.
True or false...
There are NO treatments for Autism.
False, While there are no treatments to cure autism or medications to treat core symptoms, there are some medications that can help some people with ASD function better in daily life.
Fill in the blank...
More ______ in the brain creates more activity in the brain.
Dopamine
Talented savants are those persons in whom musical, artistic, mathematical or other special skills are more prominent and highly honed, usually within an area of single expertise, and are very conspicuous when viewed against their overall handicap
What is used to diagnose someone with Autism?
The DSM-5, this list qualifications that a person must meet to be diagnosed with Autism.
What does PDD stand for?
Persuasive Developmental Disorder
Who is Alonzo Clemons?
Alonzo Clemons is a non-Autistic Savant, who specializes in figurative sculpting. His Savantism was caused by a head injury.
Who are some famous Savants?
-Kim Peek
-Leslie Lemke
-Orlando Serrell
-Gottfried Mind
-Stephen Wiltshire