Names
Full name of autism
What is autism spectrum disorder?
When should symptoms be present for a diagnosis of autism
What is early childhood?
Autism can be passed down through these biological molecules
What are genes?
What is early treatment?
The mental disorder type of autism
What is a developmental disorder?
A syndrome considered a type of autism
What is Asperger's syndrome?
The latest edition of the manual used to diagnose mental disorders such as autism
These medical preparations do not cause autism, despite misinformation
Treatment that is focused on improving specific behaviors in autistic people
What is applied behavior analysis (ABA)?
The prevalence of autism in the world
What is 1%?
Refers to the fact that symptoms vary across different individuals.
What is spectrum?
What are sensory experiences?
Interaction between this and genes could cause autism
What is environment?
Therapy meant to teach disabled people, autistic people included, important skills in life
What is occupational therapy?
The rate of diagnosis among U.S. children in 2021
What is 1 in 44?
What is high-functioning?
Autism frequently co-occurs with this disability
What is intellectual disability?
What are embryonic brain cells?
Therapy meant to help autistic people deal with senses they perceive as averse
What is sensory integration therapy?
Combining four developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder serves as this type of diagnosis in DSM-5
What is an umbrella diagnosis?
Aside from Asperger's and classic autism, the two other main disorders considered types of autism
What is childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified?
Word for how autism significantly affects social and occupational functioning
What is impairment?
A contested theory of the cause of autism developed by Simon Baron-Cohen
What is extreme male brain?
Medical professionals should confer with these people to determine the treatment a diagnosed person needs
Who are the diagnosed person and their family?
If the only issue one has is social communication challenges, they may not have autism, but instead another disorder