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Autism was first described in 1943 as impairment of language development and communication skills. since then, its name has changed to autistic spectrum disorder and it includes a myriad of symptom...

This there really an autism spectrum disorder epidemic?
ok so yesterday on austismspeaks.org i read that from parental interviews 1 and 91 children in America are diagnosed with Autism. This is shocking because previously it was 1 and 150 children in America. Is it possible that autism is on a dangerous rise in our country? If so what does this mean for America's future adults?

Can head trauma cause autism spectrum disorder?
I took my son to the dr recently and my dr mentioned that the severe trauma I received while 35 weeks pregnant could have caused my son's autism...Any one else heard of this?

I have autism spectrum disorder ?
what does this mean? does it mean ....I cant make friends?.....

I have OCD and I am on the autism spectrum disorder?
Who else has both of these genetic malfunctions which have left me with impaired social skills

Do autism spectrum disorders affect one's intellectual capacity?
I don't know all that much about autism, so I'm sorry if this question is offensive in its ignorance.But does autism or any of the related spectrum disorders adversely affect a person's intellectual capacity? There's a kid in my neighborhood that I see from time to time, and I know he's autistic from talking to his mom in passing. I don't want to judge or pry or anything, I'm just curious... and figured I'd ask here instead of offending someone.Anyway, the kid in my neighborhood is nonverbal, but I know being nonverbal doesn't mean that someone has a diminished intellectual capacity. He may actually be quite intelligent, I have no idea, he just doesn't like loud noises and loves the color blue, is all I know.So, generally speaking, do people with autism spectrum disorders have an unusually low or high intelligence?

What help is there in the UK for adults with autism spectrum disorders?
my doctor told me today he thinks i have autism spectrum disorders , what help is out there for people with this condition?

Which is the most affected area of autism spectrum disorder?
I was leaning toward pragmatics, but relational difficulties also play a role.

Do most people who found out that they have an autism spectrum disorder are depresed about it?
I would like to know this because I am researching ASD's and I found out that most people that have this have some kind of depression and I have a ASD and I think that I have depression. like when I saw womeones question about there ASD they went to happy about it.

Possible autism spectrum disorder?
When I was younger, I was very odd, very anti social, highly intelligent and did weird things. I had an impulsive obsessions I don't even want to mention for like 10 years, I wet the bed for a very long time, I openly picked my nose, I walked around on my heels almost all the time and I would mouth words after I said them without even realizing it. I got anxiety in social situations and pretty much avoided friends. This has all ceased, but since my son is now on a waiting list to be evaluated for autism, I can't help but wonder if maybe I had an undiagnosed mild form of it? They say you can live a pretty normal life with mild forms, which I do. I still avoid people, and have anxiety, and consider myself " odd." but I am by no means as weird as I was when I was a kid. Anybody with an autism spectrum disorder, or knowlegable in the field think that it is possible, or even hereditary?

How to diagnose autism spectrum disorder?

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder really Autism??
Hi. My husband has a 7 year old boy from a previous marriage. We want to help and be involved as much as possible. So far his ex wife has only allowed us to speak to the social worker. We have yet to speak to a doctor or see any documentation. The child does not seem to diplay autism features at all. She keeps asking for more money, because she says he has " autism" . And wants us to pay her to have a full time nanny. We offered to cover the child under our insurance, and she refused. I just want to know if he has Autism or is it easy for kids to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We want to help, but we don't want to be taken advantage of. Thank you...

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder the most severe form of autism?
I was wondering this because when i looked on the ASD i read that it is the most severe form of autism and i was labeled as ASD and i don't feel like i have any impairments or problems and i was wondering if ASD is more severe case of autism

What's correct for Autism spectrum disorder etc. capitals, or no capitals?
I am writing about several disorders including ASD and auditory processing disorder, and not sure whether the correct form is to capitalise or not. Most searches I've done seem to be inconsistent. Help is appreciated

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? What is it exactly?
Could someone put it in 'slow man's terms?'lol Wikipedia confused me. Oh, I wouldn't ever think that about anyone A girl that goes to my school has a form of autism and she's INCREDIBLY intelligent. She has social problems, like many autistic people do, but I don't hold it against her like ever other rude, vile student does . sigh What's the world coming to?