Parents of children with autism report unusual responses to environmental stimuli, including excessive reaction or an unexpected lack of reaction to sensory input. This disorder of childhood can be seen as a sensory disorder as many children prefer to play with only one type of toy or are accustomed to only one type of sound. Autistic disorderĪutism is a childhood pervasive disorder that results in abnormal social interactions, poor communication skills, and restricted repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities. There is no known cause of Asperger’s syndrome but genetics do play a large role in having an increased risk for Asperger’s syndrome. Asperger syndrome is generally evident in children older than age 3 years and occurs most often in males. These individuals will often come off as apathetic and emotionally indifferent without any awareness they are acting this way. Individuals with Asperger syndrome have accomplished cutting-edge research in computer science, mathematics, and physics, as well as outstanding creative work in art, film, and music. Individuals with Asperger’s may or may not have language impairment or catatonia but have normal or even superior intelligence. It is characterized by persistent impairments in social behavior and repetitive patterns and behaviors with restricted interests.
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Asperger’s syndromeĪsperger’s syndrome is categorized as a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Autistic spectrum disorders include autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Pervasive development disorders, now formally called autism spectrum disorders are a group of childhood disorders characterized by problems with socializing and communicating, trouble with change in routine, and an obsession with repetitive movements and behaviors.
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