Question 1

can it be no problem to marry a man with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sure!: If you don't mind a man who perhaps has a focus on science rather than ball-games. "autism spectrum disorder" is probably asperger's, a mixed blessing that gives intellectual focus plus a weird tendency to be a jerk without meaning to be. By adult life aspies are often productive & happy. Accept if he has zero natural social graces. It's more important to love a partner than understand them.

Question 2

is anything suspected to cause autism spectrum disorder in children?

Accepted Answer

Yes...suspected: Not proven. There is a gene on chromosome 16 that may contribute. Heavy metal toxicity may contribute. Demyelination of nerves in the central nervous system can lead to it as can brain inflammation. There is no causal link to vaccines, but they are still suspect in the clinical experience of many parents and practitioners.

Question 3

what is the best diet for a pre-schooler with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Healthy. : Autism kids often are very selective about their food choices according to texture, taste, or smell.  Try to provide a healthy diet for your spectrum child.  Be patient as they work through their food idiosynchrocies.  There no dietary treatments that help autism.

Question 4

can people with autism spectrum disorder live independently on their own?

Accepted Answer

Many can: Autism spectrum disorder is a spectrum. There are many people who are high functioning with autism that can live, work, have families on their own. There are also many who cannot do this and will never be able to live independently. They will either be in residential facilties or live at home.

Question 5

if an adult was suspicious that they have an autism spectrum disorder; what's the way to get diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

See a psychologist.: They will do a complete evaluation, including psycholological testing, which will almost always give the correct answer.

Question 6

what are the common symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in teens?

Accepted Answer

Multiple impairments: Autism is a disorder that involves qualitative impairment in several different realms including things such as impaired use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye to eye gaze, , failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level, lack of social reciprocity. Also impairments  in communication, restricted repetitive behaviors, etc..  Look to dsm4tr for more details.

Question 7

can a functional neurologist diagnose autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

: The AAP website has more information on the diagnosis of autism. A Pediatric Neurologist may be arranged by your PCP.

Question 8

can brain trauma cause autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

No: Head trauma can produce a variety of behavioral and cognitive changes, but there is no association with autism spectrum.

Question 9

is it recommended to see a chiropractic neurologist for autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Chiro is not medical: No. A chiropractor is not a medical doctor. It is better to see a medical doctor such as a Child Psychiatrist, Child Neurologist, or a Developmental Pediatrician. Always have a primary pediatrician or family medicine doctor do a check for general problems, and he or she can refer to the other specialists. After seeing the doctors, a therapy plan can help modify some symptoms.

Question 10

is it possible to have autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: If you have autism that precludes giving you the DX of adhd, because if you have autism , pretty much would expect the symptoms of adhd to be present.

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