Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)- DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities C. Present in early developmental period (Recognized 12 – 24 months) D. Significant impairment in social, occupational, or other functioning E. Not better explained by intellectual disability or global delay
Specifiers:
+/- intellectual impairment +/- language impairment +/- genetic, medical, environmental factor-FXS, Tuberous Sclerosis, Rett, Epilepsy, Valproic acid (Depakene), Very Low Birth Weight
Co-Morbidity: 70% with one another disorder, and 40% with two! Anxiety & Mood(>60%), Epilepsy (30%), ID (65%), ADHD, OCD
DiCicco-Bloom, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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