Psychology, Psychotherapy and Mental Wellness

Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety

Autism or recently named as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a deep rooted neurological condition, a complex developmental disorder that commonly occurs during early childhood in the initial three years of life. Autism shows as differences in development in three primary zones: communication (verbal and non-verbal), social interactions and imagination, which can be seen in repetitive and limited play or recreation exercises. This is referred to as the set of three of hindrances by a specific arrangement of practices and is a “spectrum condition". There are four fundamental sub-types of autism recognised inside the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,  

• Autistic Disorder, otherwise called a mental imbalance, child autism, Kanner's disorder
• Asperger Syndrome otherwise called Asperger's disorder or simply Asperger's.
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder otherwise called CDD or Heller's disorder.
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder otherwise called PDD or atypical autism.

Autism statistics from the U.S. Habitats for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, April 2012) distinguish around 1in 68 American kids as on the autism spectrum. Cautious research demonstrates that this expansion is just incompletely clarified by enhanced diagnosis and awareness. Studies also demonstrate that autism is five times more typical among young boys than young girls. An expected 1 out of 48 young boys and 1 out of 252 young girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.

Autism does not have a 'cure'. There are still no medicines to 'expel' autism. While there is no cure for an autism spectrum disorder, concentrated, early treatment can have a major effect in the lives of numerous children.