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Autism

#Autism #Pervasive developmental disorders #Communication disorders #Neurological disorders #Neurological disorders in children

1 Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by rare ________, or by rare combinations of common genetic variants.

2 [172] ________ have developed: some in the community seek a cure, while others believe that autism is simply another way of being.

3 Abnormal formation of synapses and ________,[73] for example, by modulation of the neurexin–neuroligin cell-adhesion system,[74] or by poorly regulated synthesis of synaptic protein.

4 The ________ (MNS) theory of autism hypothesizes that distortion in the development of the MNS interferes with imitation and leads to autism's core features of social impairment and communication difficulties.

5 The relationship of neurochemicals to autism is not well understood; several have been investigated, with the most evidence for the role of ________ and of genetic differences in its transport.

6 Autism can also be divided into syndromal and non-syndromal autism; the syndromal autism is associated with severe or profound ________ or a congenital syndrome with physical symptoms, such as tuberous sclerosis.

7 children diagnosed with ASD are prescribed psychoactive drugs or ________, with the most common drug classes being antidepressants, stimulants, and antipsychotics.

8 ________ is repetitive movement, such as hand flapping, making sounds, head rolling, or body rocking.

9 Its mechanism can be divided into two areas: the pathophysiology of brain structures and processes associated with autism, and the ________ linkages between brain structures and behaviors.

10 ________ includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye poking, skin picking, hand biting, and head banging.

đź’ˇ Interesting Facts

  • in the 2007 documentary film Autism: The Musical, five autistic children in Los Angeles develop and star in an original stage production?
  • the catchphrase "To Infinity and Beyond" from Toy Story helped to save an autistic child lost at sea in Daytona Beach, Florida?
  • the author of Autism's False Prophets, a critique of claims that autism is linked to vaccines, reportedly received death threats?
  • the film Autism Every Day, though praised by many parents of autistics, has been heavily criticized by people with autism?
  • Eric Schopler's research into autism led to the foundation of the TEACCH program?
  • Clara Claiborne Park was credited with writing one of the first books to allay the blame that so-called "refrigerator mothers" were made to feel at having caused their child's autism?
  • John Travolta's older brother Joey Travolta produced the documentary film about autism Normal People Scare Me?
  • Maryland politician Karen S. Montgomery has an adult son with autism whom she has referenced in her advocacy for better developmental disability services in the state?
  • BDTH2, an industrial chelation agent that separates heavy metals from polluted soil, is also marketed as a dietary supplement for children with autism?
  • Albert Einstein, according to writer Illana Katz, may have had autism?
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