Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are similar disorders, even on a genetic level. Consequently, there can be a lack of clarity when discussing them. This article will attempt to provide some clarity regarding important issues on this topic. To begin with, let’s get a handle on how many children have these […]
Is autism really less common in girls than boys? Should parents feel more relieved if they have a daughter? Why Fewer Girls Are Diagnosed With Autism Autism Diagnosis in Boys and Girls: What the Data Shows How Autism Often Presents Differently in Girls – Social Motivation, Language, and Behaviour Other Common Traits Seen in Girls […]
In the DSM-V, the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes four behavior symptoms. One of those symptoms is “Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech (e.g., simple motor stereotypies, lining up toys or flipping objects, echolalia, idiosyncratic phrases).” Even though demonstrating these repetitive behaviors is not a requirement for diagnosis, […]
Around the age of two, Lucas’ parents noticed that Lucas’ language development was slower compared to his peers, and he seldom communicated or interacted with others. At first, they thought Lucas was simply developmental delayed, however, as he grew older, various severe behavioural problems started to emerge. He was then diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) […]
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