{"id":4467,"date":"2019-08-20T09:18:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T17:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=4467"},"modified":"2020-12-04T11:12:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T19:12:00","slug":"autism-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2019\/08\/20\/autism-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism: An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4466 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20238a-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Autism: An Overview\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20238a-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20238a-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20238a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What is autism?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), includes a cluster of neurological disorders that affect people in different ways and to varying degrees. In general, ASD interferes with social and communication skills, and causes unusual, repetitive, or extremely limited interests and behaviors. The American Psychiatric Association\u2019s DSM-5 classifies three levels of ASD from high-functioning to severe. Because ASD occurs on a spectrum, people with ASD require different levels of support.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interferes with social and communication skills, and causes unusual, repetitive, or extremely limited interests and behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASD diagnoses are common and on the rise. 1 in 59 children have ASD and boys are more likely to have it than girls.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact causes of autism are still unknown, but research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that may increase the risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ASD diagnosis requires an extensive evaluation by a medical professional who is specifically trained in these assessment tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common red flags of ASD include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little or no eye contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not responding to their own name.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little use of gestures or facial expressions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses few words.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preference to play alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitive behaviors such as rocking, spinning, or flapping hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re concerned about your child having ASD, it\u2019s important to bring it up with your pediatrician as soon as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How common is ASD?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ASD diagnoses are common and on the rise. As of their last update, 1 in 59 children has ASD, and boys are more likely to have it than girls (1 in 37 and 1 in 151, respectively). Experts suspect that the rise in ASD rates may be due to increased awareness, and because \u201cautism\u201d has become an umbrella term for several different disorders, including Asperger syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes ASD?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The exact causes of ASD are still unknown, but research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that may increase risk. These include genetic changes during embryonic development, a parent carrying an autism gene, serious pregnancy or birth complications, and not spacing pregnancies by at least one year. Multiple studies also suggest that rates of ASD steadily increase with parental age (especially the father\u2019s). Interestingly, research has also found that teenage mothers are also more likely to have children with ASD.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>What about vaccines? Back in 1998 a study linked the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to ASD. Since then, the study has been debunked. In fact, the journal that published it retracted it, and the study\u2019s author lost his license due to misrepresenting data. The American Academy of Pediatrics has put together a list (with summaries) of dozens of studies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/safety-prevention\/immunizations\/Pages\/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"showing that vaccines do not cause ASD (opens in a new tab)\">showing that vaccines <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/safety-prevention\/immunizations\/Pages\/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"showing that vaccines do not cause ASD (opens in a new tab)\">do not <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/safety-prevention\/immunizations\/Pages\/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"showing that vaccines do not cause ASD (opens in a new tab)\">cause ASD<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is ASD diagnosed?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>A diagnosis of ASD requires an extensive evaluation by a professional (such as a pediatric neurologist) who is specifically trained to use ASD assessment tools. A multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists may work together to make a diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are common red flags of ASD?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Social Red Flags <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>By age 9 months:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Little or no eye contact<\/li>\r\n<li>Few or no warm, engaging interactions, such as smiles, sounds, or facial expressions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Language Red Flags <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>By age 12 months:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Does not respond to own name<\/li>\r\n<li>Little or no babbling or use of gestures<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>By age 16 months:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Uses very few words, or doesn\u2019t speak at all<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>By age 24 months:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Very rarely (or never) strings two words together in a meaningful way<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Behavior Red Flags<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>At any age:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Consistently prefers to play alone<\/li>\r\n<li>Has especially negative reactions to transitions or even minor changes in routine<\/li>\r\n<li>Has very limited interests<\/li>\r\n<li>Displays repetitive behaviors, such as rocking, spinning, or flapping hands<\/li>\r\n<li>Has intense reactions to sensory input, such as lights, sounds, or textures<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Children with ASD often exhibit delayed or impaired gross and\/or fine motor skills as well.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is ASD treated?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Because every child with ASD has different challenges, goals and treatment vary. In general, though, children with ASD and their families receive services from one or more pediatric specialties, including speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, and social work.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you do if you\u2019re worried about your child having ASD?<\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>If you observe any of the red flags listed above, or if your child is lagging behind on social and\/or language milestones in general, bring it up to your pediatrician. If he or she doesn\u2019t refer you for an evaluation and you still feel concerned, seek help on your own. Early intervention for ASD can dramatically change a child\u2019s future, so it\u2019s essential to not to \u201cwait and see\u201d if your child displays classic signs. 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