The Complex Causes of Autism Presenter Slide Deck

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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