How do you know where you are on the autism spectrum?
Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults Trouble interpreting facial expressions, body language, or social cues. Difficulty regulating emotion. Trouble keeping up a conversation. Inflection that does not reflect feelings.
What puts you on the autism spectrum?
Genetics. Several different genes appear to be involved in autism spectrum disorder. For some children, autism spectrum disorder can be associated with a genetic disorder, such as Rett syndrome or fragile X syndrome. For other children, genetic changes (mutations) may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder.
What is at the top of the autism spectrum?
People with Pervasive Developmental Disorder typically live mostly ordinary lives and are considered the highest-functioning of all autism subtypes, but can have issues relating to people, understanding language, accepting change in surroundings or routines, and dealing with their own emotions.”
Do you have a place on the autism spectrum?
If you’re a routines person, with everything just so and a very specific way of getting to each of your tasks in the morning, and if you get seriously upset if those routines become obstructed, you may have a place on the autism spectrum.
Is there a diagnostic test for autism spectrum disorder?
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult, since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorders.
When is additional screening needed for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Additional screening might be needed if a child is at high risk for ASD (e.g., having a sister, brother or other family member with an ASD) or if behaviors sometimes associated with ASD are present.
What is the best treatment for autism spectrum disorder?
The wide range of issues facing people with ASD means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a doctor or health care professional is an important part of finding the right treatment program. A doctor may use medication to treat some symptoms that are common with ASD.