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Is Autism the same as Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism is one of three recognized disorders in the autism spectrum (ASDs), the other two being Asperger syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
When do Austim signs start to be noticable in children?
Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child\'s life. The signs usually develop gradually, but some children with autism first develop more normally and then regress.
What does PECS stand for?
PECS stand for Picsture Exchange Communication System
What is Picture Exchange Communication System for?
The Picture Exchange Communicaiton System is an alternative communication system developed in 1985 by Andy Bondy and Lori Frost, to help children affected by autism convey their thoughts and needs.
What are the medications usually associated with Autism?
Medications that are associated with the treatment of autism are:
● Antidepressants
● Antipsychotic
● Stimulants
● Risperidone
● SSRIs
● Oxytocin
● Antidepressants
● MAOIs
● Tricyclics
● Catapres and Tenex
● Medications for anxiety
● Anti- seizure drugs
● Neuroleptics
● Atypical
● Antifungal
● Antiviral and antibacterial drugs
● Other drugs
● Antidepressants
● Antipsychotic
● Stimulants
● Risperidone
● SSRIs
● Oxytocin
● Antidepressants
● MAOIs
● Tricyclics
● Catapres and Tenex
● Medications for anxiety
● Anti- seizure drugs
● Neuroleptics
● Atypical
● Antifungal
● Antiviral and antibacterial drugs
● Other drugs
What are the metabolic diseases usually associated with Autism?
Metabolic irregularities may cause some autism spectrum disorders like:
● Phenylketonuria
● Histidinemia
● Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency
● Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency
● 5prime-nucleotidase super activity
● Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase deficiency
● Phenylketonuria
● Histidinemia
● Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency
● Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency
● 5prime-nucleotidase super activity
● Phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase deficiency