Autistic disorder

Introduction: Autistic disorder

Description of Autistic disorder

Autistic disorder (medical condition): Childhood mental condition with social and communication difficulties. See also Autism:
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Autistic disorder: (1) a severe form of pervasive developmental disorder.autism, infantile autism. (2) a diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual that is established when the specified criteria are met.autism, infantile autism
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Autistic disorder: type of autism characterized by very early detection (< 30 months), social coldness, grossly impaired communication, and bizarre motor responses.>
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Autistic disorder: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV).
Source: MeSH 2007

Autistic disorder as a Disease

Autistic disorder: Another name for Autism (or close medical condition association).
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Autistic disorder: Autistic disorder is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Pervasive developmental disorders, Possibly autoimmune diseases, Brain conditions, Behavioral disorders, Mental illness, Psychological disorders, Psychiatric disorders

Causes of Autistic disorder

Some of the causes of Autistic disorder are included in the list below:

• Rett syndrome
• Fragile X syndrome - found in about 10% of autism cases.
• Tuberous sclerosis - about 25% of autistics.
• Phenylketonuria
• Congenital rubella

Read more about causes of Autistic disorder (Autism)

Symptoms of Autistic disorder (Autism)

Some of the symptoms of Autistic disorder incude:

• Impaired social interaction
  • Not responding to name
  • Not look at people
  • Not smiling - note that normal newborns do not smile for several weeks
  • Avoid eye contact

See full list of 48 symptoms of Autistic disorder (Autism)

Treatments for Autistic disorder (Autism)

Treatments for Autistic disorder (Autism) include:

• Behavioral therapies
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBS)
  • Parent training

See full list of 6 treatments for Autistic disorder

Treatment of Autistic disorder: For more treatment information about Autistic disorder, see treatment of Autism (Autistic disorder)

Autistic disorder: Article Excerpts about Autism

Autism Fact Sheet: NINDS (Excerpt)

Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder of brain function. People with classical autism show three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. Symptoms of autism usually appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. (Source: excerpt from Autism Fact Sheet: NINDS)

NINDS Autism Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)

Autism is classified as one of the pervasive developmental disorders of the brain. It is not a disease. People with classical autism show three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Autism Information Page: NINDS)

Autism: NIMH (Excerpt)

Isolated in worlds of their own, people with autism appear indifferent and remote and are unable to form emotional bonds with others. Although people with this baffling brain disorder can display a wide range of symptoms and disability, many are incapable of understanding other people's thoughts, feelings, and needs. Often, language and intelligence fail to develop fully, making communication and social relationships difficult. Many people with autism engage in repetitive activities, like rocking or banging their heads, or rigidly following familiar patterns in their everyday routines. Some are painfully sensitive to sound, touch, sight, or smell. (Source: excerpt from Autism: NIMH)

Terms associated with Autistic disorder:

Terms Similar to Autistic disorder:

• Kanner's syndrome
• Autism

Source: Diseases Database

• Autism, Infantile
• Kanner's Syndrome

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Autistic disorder

• Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Autistic disorder

The following list attempts to classify Autistic disorder into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Mental Disorders
  • Mental Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood
    • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
      • Autistic Disorder

Disease Ontology - OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

• Pervasive developmental disorders
• OTHER PSYCHOSES
• Unspecified psychosis
• MENTAL DISORDERS
• DISEASES AND INJURIES
• Disease Ontology V2.1 2005

External links related to: Autistic disorder

• autism - General Practice Notebook
• Auditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disorders (Cochrane Review)
• Autism cases level off
• Parent-mediated early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder (Cochrane Review)
• Perinatal risk factors for autism
• Combined vitamin B6-magnesium treatment in autism spectrum disorder (Cochrane Review)
• OMIM - AUTISM
• eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism : Article by Paul Dagg, MD
• Kanner's syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
• MMR and autism - US conference [Mar 2002; 97-5]
• Autistic Disorder
• GeneReviews: Autism Overview
• eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder : Article by Sufen Chiu, MD, PhD
• eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism : Article by James Robert Brasic, MD, MPH
• More on MMR and autism [Apr 2001; 86-4]

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