An Overview

SYMPTOMS

DIAGNOSE

• Early diagnosis can make a huge difference in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. But it’s not always easy to make an ASD diagnosis. There’s no lab test for it, so doctors rely on observing the behaviors of very young children and listening to the concerns of their parents.
• ASD has a very wide range of symptoms. Some people who are “on the spectrum” have severe mental disabilities. Others are highly intelligent and able to live independently.
• Wherever your child falls on the spectrum, getting an autism diagnosis is a two-stage process, and it starts with your pediatrician.

DSM IV Criteria

Autism is a spectrum disorder characterized by:

• Impairments in social interaction
• Impairments in communication
• Presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors (RRBs)

5 different subtypes of PDD

• Autistic Disorder
• Asperger’s Disorder (with Language)
• PDD-NOS (Not Otherwise Specified)
• Rhett’s Disorder
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

DSM V Criteria

Autism is a spectrum disorder characterized by:

• Impairments in social interaction
• Presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors (RRBs)

RED FLAG SIGNS OF AUTISM

• No/poor eye contact
• No/poor response to name
• No/poor imitation skills
• Repetitive movements with objects
• Abnormal posturing of body, arms, hands or fingers
• Echolalic speech (Repetitive Speech)
• No social smile by 6 months
• No imitation of sounds/ smiles/facial expressions by 9 months
• No babbling by 12 months
• No imitation of gestures (pointing/waving/reaching) by 12 months
• No words by 16 months

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