Question 1

is there really adhd, because i don't know anymore with all the other terms like autism, asp, add?

Accepted Answer

Sure There  Is: Like every condition, it requires proper diagnosis. Kids with adhd are easily distracted, impulsive, have organizing problems and tend to be very fidgity.This is a simple description. The other things you mentioned are different conditions.

Question 2

what is the difference between asperger disorder and autism in terms of intense interest in subjects?

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Aspergers: Both have poor social skills. Children with aspergers are higher functioning academically and, therefore tend to show more interest in subjects they like.

Question 3

what is autism?

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Disconnected: Autism is a disorder characterized by qualitative impairments in communication and social interaction, with restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviors and interests. Abnormal development is present before the age of 3 years. [1] [2] there is a history of language delay (single-word or phrase speech delay) and 25% of children lose previously acquired language skills (regression).

Question 4

what causes autism?

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Mostly genetic.: More and more genetic links to autism and autism spectrum disorders (asd's) are being found; there's even genetic testing available for siblings of patients with asd's to see if they have it, too. Good studies have shown there's no link to vaccines.

Question 5

is autism transmitted?

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Its not contagious,: if that&#x27;s what you mean.   There are genetic links that run in families, so in that sense there is greater likelihood of ending up with autism or something related if one or more of your biological parents has it.   But, genetics is very far away from being able to predict what child will get it, given the parent&#x27;s symptoms.   If this is your concern, find a genetic counselor for the latest...

Question 6

autism can cure or no?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no: No there currently is no cure for autism.

Question 7

is autism misunderstood?

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By some yes,: Autism can present so many different levels of severity. Impaired social skills, impaired communication, impaired relationships can present in different degrees in different people. From my perspective, some with partial symptoms, not enough for a formal diagnosis, still can benefit from treatment to improve.

Question 8

what is an "autism stare"?

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Failure to: make eye contact.  Gaze avoidance.  A blank look on one's face, not visually interacting.

Question 9

are hie and autism related?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no strong scientific data that links the two conditions, although there have been cases studies that suggested the incidence of autism was higher in children who suffered moderate to severe perinatal hie.

Question 10

what are the cause of autism?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no known cause.

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