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Autism

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviors. Features of autism are present from early childhood and the condition…

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Causes
Multifactorial, with many uncertain factors
Complications
Social isolation, educational and employment problems, anxiety, stress, bullying, depression, self-harm, suicidality
Diagnostic method
Based on a combination of clinical observation of behavior and development and comprehensive diagnostic testing completed by a team of qualified professionals. For adults, the u…
Differential diagnosis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, language disorders, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, selective mutism, stereotypic movement disorder…
Duration
Lifelong
Frequency
One in 100 people (1%) worldwide

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Autism

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Autism

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related to Co-occurring conditions · 30
Autism → About, ADHD, Angelman, As, Characteristics, Common, Danlos, Ehlers, Epilepsy, Features, Fragile, Frequently, Gastrointestinal, Genetic, Intellectual, Many, Motor, Obsessive, OCD, Prader
related to Etymology · 21
Autism → ASD, Autismus, Bleuler, Bleuler's, DSM-5, DSM-III, English, Fritz Künkel, German, Greek, Grunya Sukhareva, He, Her, ICD-11, In, Paul Eugen Bleuler, Rendered, Scholars, She, Sukhareva
related to Sources · 21
Autism → American Psychiatric Association, DC, Diagnostic, Diseases, DSM-5-TR, February, Fifth Edition, ICD-11, International Classification, ISBN, LCCN, March, May, Mental Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Retrieved, Revision, Statistical Manual, Text Revision, Washington
related to Genetics · 16
Autism → Angelman, Complexity, DNA, Down, If, Mendelian, Numerous, Prader, Research, Syndromic, SYNGAP1-related, Twin, Typically, While, Willi, Williams
related to Society and culture · 13
Autism → Autism Sunday, Autistic Pride Day, Autreat, Entrepreneur, Environmental, Events, Focused, Greta Thunberg, If, Microsoft Bill Gates, Social-science, The, World Autism Awareness Day
related to Pharmacological interventions · 12
Autism → ADHD, Among, Autistic, Commonly, Drug Administration, Food, Medications, More, Service, The UK's National Health, These, United States
related to Suicide · 12
Autism → According, Almost, As, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Autistic, In, Rates, Risk, SBQ-ASC, Suicidal Behaviours Questionnaire, The, This
related to Classification · 11
Autism → ASD, Asperger, Because, Before, DSM-5, ICD-11, ICD-11/ICD-11 CDDR, Kanner, Since, The, The DSM-5
related to Prevalence · 11
Autism → Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, Diagnostic, Disease Control's Autism, For, It, Surveillance, The, The Centers, The World Health Organization, This, United States
related to Alternative medicine · 10
Autism → Alternative, Although, Autistic, CEASE, For, Medical, Miracle Mineral Solution, Reports, The British NHS, There

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
AutismCausesMultifactorial, with many uncertain factors1.00infobox
AutismComplicationsSocial isolation, educational and employment problems, anxiety, stress, bullying, depression, self-harm, suicidality1.00infobox
AutismDiagnostic methodBased on a combination of clinical observation of behavior and development and comprehensive diagnostic testing completed by a team of qualified professionals. For adults, the u…1.00infobox
AutismDifferential diagnosisAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, language disorders, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, selective mutism, stereotypic movement disorder…1.00infobox
AutismDurationLifelong1.00infobox
AutismFrequencyOne in 100 people (1%) worldwide1.00infobox
AutismManagementApplied behavior analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, speech–language pathology1.00infobox
AutismOnsetEarly childhood1.00infobox
AutismOther namesAutism spectrum disorder,[a] autism spectrum condition1.00infobox
AutismOther namesFormerly: Kanner syndrome/autistic disorder/childhood autism, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified1.00infobox
AutismRisk factorsFamily history, certain genetic conditions, having older parents, certain prescribed drugs, perinatal and neonatal health issues1.00infobox
AutismSpecialtyPsychiatry (neuropsychiatry), clinical psychology, pediatrics, occupational medicine1.00infobox
AutismSymptomsDifficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication; inflexible routines; focused interests; repetitive body movements; unusual sensory responses1.00infobox
Autismis aspectrum disorder0.90text
Autismis apattern of restricted and repetitive behaviors0.90text
Autismis adifference0.90text
Autismis aresult of healthy and valuable variations in the human brain rather than a disorder to be cured0.90text

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