How To Identify Autism Spectrum Disorder

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How to Identify Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex developmental disorder that includes constant challenges in speech social interaction, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and nonverbal communication. The severity of symptoms and the effects of ASD are different in each child. The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is based on behaviors that can vary on the basis of the patient’s language skills, cognitive level, and age. ASD is a developmental condition that includes a group of complex developmental as well as neurological disorders that affect the development of a child's brain and further causes communication, social, and behavioral challenges. ASD medical diagnosis doesn’t include any special tests as till now it can only be diagnosed on the basis of behavioral differences. Common signs of ASD: The signs of ASD usually begin to appear during early childhood and generally last throughout the life of the patient. Patients with autism spectrum disorder usually have difficulty with social interactions. They also have difficulty in verbal and nonverbal communication. Some patients also face restricted interests or repetitive behaviors. All these conditions are counted as signs for diagnosing this disorder.


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