ADULT ASD (Level1/2)/Asperger’s TRAITS LIST By Tip of the Asperg. 2018. Emotional. Sensory. . High to extreme levels of anxiety or autonomic arousal from a young age (panic, palpitations, hyperventilation, etc). . Tendency to become depressed or despondent from an early age. . Often switches rapi ...
We are all aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its signs and symptoms. Its common symptoms are difficulty in communicating, displaying of social skills, and repetitive behaviours. However, there are certain signs that we may not know and are not that obvious to recognise. It is best to stay aware of all
Does your child have high-functioning autism? Here are 15 signs of level one or high-functioning autism I've noticed in my children.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Symptoms Of Autism: 1. Difficulties with social interaction such as difficulty with eye contact, facial expressions, and body language
Pathological demand avoidance is part of the autism spectrum.Parents must learn the right strategies for reducing avoidance behaviors and anxiety in PDA ...
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There is increasing awareness around PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a subtype of autism. However PDA is sometimes conflated with Demand avoidance which is a normative human trait. Complicating matters Autistic demand avoidance is quite common. Demand avoidance is common among neurodivergent
People with ADHD and autism often stim. What is the stimming meaning? This guide discusses the causes and ways to manage this behavior.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Stereotypical behaviours, stimming and autism - learn how to support your child in the best way when they present repetitive behaviours.
Tweet Today I was reading a Cambridge University Study done just last year into the similarities between Autism and Anorexia. Here is the abstract that Simon Baron Cohen and his team looked into: “The objectives of this study were to explore associations between autistic traits and self- reported clinical symptoms in a population with anorexia […]
Is it the autism or just bad behavior? It’s hard to know for sure, but if you struggle with autism and discipline, we’re sharing 13 practical tips to teach you how to discipline an autistic child at home and in the classroom.
Autism Spectrum Test, measuring Autism Spectrum Disorders across 10 different scales.
When talking about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it features various levels starting from mild to severe symptoms. People diagnosed with the disorder are further diagnosed into the level of symptoms they have. The levels pave the way for more clarity for a person's diagnosis of where they fit in on the spectrum. To
Pathological demand avoidance is part of the autism spectrum.Parents must learn the right strategies for reducing avoidance behaviors and anxiety in PDA ...
Does your child have high-functioning autism? Here are 15 signs of level one or high-functioning autism I've noticed in my children.
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What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome? Autistic children have severe symptoms & signs compared to children with Asperger's syndrome.
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In the past, autism was wildly misunderstood.Thankfully, a lot has changed and we now have a better understanding of what autism truly is.
Do you have a difficult toddler or is it autism? Is my toddler being stubborn or is it autism? Those are just two of the questions that a new parent may ask themselves- especially as
Heritability estimates indicate that genetic susceptibility does not fully explain Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk variance, and that environmental factors may play a role in this disease. To explore the impact of the environment in ASD etiology, we performed a systematic review of the literature on xenobiotics implicated in the disease, and their interactions with gene variants. We compiled 72 studies reporting associations between ASD and xenobiotic exposure, including air pollutants, persistent and non-persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs and nutrients. Additionally, 9 studies reported that interactions between some of these chemicals (eg. NO2, particulate matter, manganese, folic acid and vitamin D) and genetic risk factors (eg. variants in the CYP2R1, GSTM1, GSTP1, MET, MTHFR and VDR genes) modulate ASD risk. The chemicals highlighted in this review induce neuropathological mechanisms previously implicated in ASD, including oxidative stress and hypoxia, dysregulation of signaling pathways and endocrine disruption. Exposure to xenobiotics may be harmful during critical windows of neurodevelopment, particularly for individuals with variants in genes involved in xenobiotic metabolization or in widespread signaling pathways. We emphasize the importance of leveraging multilevel data collections and integrative approaches grounded on artificial intelligence to address gene–environment interactions and understand ASD etiology, towards prevention and treatment strategies.
Stimming behaviors are common in people Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about common stimming triggers here.
New research points to Autistic burnout being distinct from occupational burnout and distinct from depression. This infographic describes different ways to engage in self-care to build resilience from burnout.
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The signs of high functioning autism are more subtle than classic autism and may go unnoticed until your child is older and there are more social demands.
I’ve been working on this one for a while, but I finally finished it – an infographic! We learned how to make these in class this semester, and I really wanted to try to make one for th…
