What Are The 5 Autism Spectrum Disorders?

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What Are The 5 Autism Spectrum Disorders? Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is not a disease but it is a disability condition where you feel uncomfortable communicating with other people, your brain thinks differently from what other people naturally think. It affects your mental and thinking capacity.

5 Types of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Mentioned are the different types of autism: ● Asperger’s Syndrome ● Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) ● Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) ● Kanner’s Syndrome ● Rett Syndrome


Asperger’s Syndrome Nowadays it is known as level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children under this state might feel trouble in communicating and also in other social activities and this condition might get more clear and visible when they get older. In some cases, they also start problems with their speech but it is not commonly associated with this type of autism.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Generally, this form of autism is not that severe as compared to other forms. In this type, an autistic child might develop a condition in which he experienced a delay such as in speaking, walking and it also disturbs their routine-based activities that mismatch with the other children’s routine. The symptoms related to this condition is not easily identified but it may range from very mild to severe.

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) In this condition, a child who is absorbing natural skills and like playing, communicating, walking, and bladder control suddenly loses everything once. After that certain symptom arises in which it is difficult for him to interact socially and keep eye contact, in short, he loses all his natural skills and activities.

Kanner’s Syndrome This type of autism is also known as Classic Autistic Disorder, and in this condition a child might feel a lack of communication, understanding others, and absorbing the action of other people. Diagnosed children might also feel sensibility issues related to smell, light, touch, and taste. Children who have been diagnosed with Kanner’s Syndrome display a serious need for routine and often show no interest in the world nearby them. These children turn their concentration inward and show little desire to interact with others.

Rett Syndrome In recent years, Rett Syndrome is considered no more as a spectrum disorder. Yet, it is a genetic disorder and is commonly found in girls and becomes more observing around 6 months. Children with Rett syndrome develop various physical symptoms, such as seizures, and an intense inability to use their hands usefully.


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