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by Gina Cruickshank Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 6 min read

Do adolescents have antisocial behavior?

Very few adolescents completely refrain from antisocial behavior and they tend not to be well- adjusted

Is ASD more common in boys?

ASD is more common in boys, except among those with profound ID, where the numbers of boys and girls are similar

What are the characteristics of autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can result in significant delays and developmental differences in a number of areas, including communication, social interaction, and behavior. The major characteristics of ASD are: 1 Persistent deficits in an individual’s social communication and social interaction across contexts (e.g., difficulty initiating or responding to social interactions, displaying or interpreting facial expressions, or showing interest in peers) 2 Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (e.g., flapping of hands, difficulty handling changes in routine, highly focused interest, atypical responses to sensory input)

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Why is autism increasing?

There has been a lot of press about the increasing prevalence of autism. For somebody who’s been in the field as long as I have, it is striking and remarkable. The reasons are not entirely clear, but there are certainly some contributing factors that need to be considered. One is that diagnostic systems change, and so the criteria become more liberal. Then more children will be included within that diagnostic framework as having autism. We’re also getting much better at identifying children with milder forms of autism, so that’s going to increase the pool of children. Probably one of the biggest factors is greater awareness about autism now. When I started in the field thirty years ago, people just never heard of autism. I would explain to parents this is what their child had, and there would be a blank facial expression. In contrast now, when parents come in they’re often asking about whether their child has autism. Autism is a household word; there are lots of organizations focused on it, there’s lots of information about it in the news and elsewhere. Another factor is that children are being identified at younger ages now, so we’re having two-year-olds included in the count when we look at prevalence of autism. One other thing is that the services tend to be improving, and so sometimes services for children with autism are desired, and families want to make sure that they get an accurate diagnosis so that they can receive the services.

Is autism a household word?

Autism is a household word; there are lots of organizations focused on it, there’s lots of information about it in the news and elsewhere. Another factor is that children are being identified at younger ages now, so we’re having two-year-olds included in the count when we look at prevalence of autism.

Is autism a DSM?

IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, still uses the term “autism.” The DSM-5, which is the manual that is used to diagnose children with autism, uses the term “autism spectrum disorders.” So the more accurate term and the more encompassing term is “autism spectrum disorders,” but I think in practice people use them interchangeably.

Can you have one child with ASD?

Parents who have one child with ASD have a 20% higher likelihood of having another child with ASD. A number of studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines and the development of ASD. (Dawson & Bernier, 2013; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]) Wendy Stone, PhD.

Is ASD more common in boys or girls?

ASD is approximately five times more likely in boys than in girls. ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Only 38% of children identified with ASD also have an intellectual disability. Parents who have one child with ASD have a 20% higher likelihood of having another child with ASD.