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The prognosis for a child with autism depends on the severity of their initial symptoms but can be influenced by early intervention and treatment. For years autism was thought to be irreversible. While autism is a lifelong condition, there are now evidence-based treatments that can help and support people with autism.
Each child with autism spectrum disorder is likely to have a unique pattern of behavior and level of severity — from low functioning to high functioning. Some children with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty learning, and some have signs of lower than normal intelligence.
No cure exists for autism spectrum disorder, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The goal of treatment is to maximize your child's ability to function by reducing autism spectrum disorder symptoms and supporting development and learning.
This brochure presents information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis in young children, older children, teens, and adults, and treatments.
In the latest report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [1], it is estimated that approximately 1 in 68 (14.6 per 1000) school-aged children have an autism spectrum disorder with a clear male prevalence (4.5: 1).
Key points. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.
To meet diagnostic criteria for ASD according to DSM-5, a child must have persistent deficits in each of three areas of social communication and interaction (see A.1. through A.3. below) plus at least two of four types of restricted, repetitive behaviors (see B.1. through B.4. below).
Autism symptoms — more accurately called characteristics — are specific behaviors that healthcare providers look for when diagnosing autism and deciding what kinds of support your child might need.
The Commission Report uses the term autism, rather than autism spectrum disorder, because it is shorter and more acceptable to many autistic people . Within the spectrum of autism, are individuals with substantial intellectual disability, are non-verbal or have minimal language, cannot take care of own basic daily needs, and need livelong care ...
What are the causes and risk factors for ASD?