Autism is one of the few mental disorders that are still not completely understood by researchers. This has much to do with the fact that the disorder is defined as a Spectrum disorder meaning there are different levels of severity and types of symptoms. While understanding the disorder is difficult,

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is hard to define. The difficulty with giving the condition a specific definition arises from the fact that it manifests differently in all individuals. The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) As Autism has so many different manifestations and affects each individual at a varying level,

Overview Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more commonly referred to as Autism, is as complex as it is prevalent today. Autism generally manifests itself in form of lack of social interactions, inability to process information effectively, and ultimately, a difficulty to integrate into society. While inherent, autism is affected by the

Overview Autism Spectrum Disorder has a variety of treatment and therapy plans.  Finding the most effective one, however, remains a scientific challenge.  Part of the mystery around what treatment is most effective stems from the complexity of understanding what exactly causes Autism.  Is it genes, gene-environment, complications during childbirth, or

Overview Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are mostly inherent and affect the brain. It is therefore natural to treat genes and help the brain regenerate cells to treat Autism. Let us explore the promise of stem cell therapy for Autism and what the past and current medical knowledge say about stem

Diseases with physical symptoms are relatively easy to identify and treat. However, the same cannot be said for mental disorders. One such disorder that has often eluded understanding is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What is ASD?  The American Psychiatric Association has created a guide called the Diagnostic and Statistical

Autism Spectrum Disorder disturbs the patient’s perception of the world. The disorder has a unique physical manifestation in every patient and thus becomes difficult to diagnose. The first step to figuring out autism – know about its levels.   The DSM-V and Autism Spectrum Disorder The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Overview Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more commonly referred to as Autism, is as complex as it is prevalent today. Autism generally manifests itself in form of a lack of social interactions, an inability to process information effectively, and ultimately, a difficulty to integrate into society. While inherent, autism is affected

Autism Spectrum Disorder disturbs the patient’s perception of the world. The disorder has a unique physical manifestation in every patient and thus becomes difficult to diagnose. The first step to figuring out autism – know about its levels. The DSM-V and Autism Spectrum Disorder The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of

Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that affects how affected individuals perceive the world, and the way they behave, interact, and communicate with others. Simply put, autistic people hear, see, and feel the world in a different way to other people. Autism has different ranges. This means that some individuals are

The term autism refers to a neurological imbalance that may cause several troublesome symptoms. People who are suffering from autism disorder face difficulties in social integration and are unable to understand the feelings and thinking of other people. They might face difficulties in communication, either with words or through emotions,

Statistical data by the CDC show that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects children more than adults and currently there are more than 18 per 1,000 children with ASD in the US. ASD is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a restricted interest, deficit of communicationand social interaction, and repetitive

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that encompasses many previously delineated disorders. It is characterized by a deficit in social interaction, communication, and repetitive stereotyped behavior, interest, and activities. For some patients, diagnosis is made early. For others, diagnosis is difficult. Treatment is based on the individual. Some more

Many people with many different medical conditions have gastrointestinal symptoms. One condition that people may not associated with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disorder that encompasses a deficit in social interaction, communication, and repetitive stereotyped behavior, interest, and activities. Standard treatment is a

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated condition with an unknown cause and no definitive treatment. Scientists believe that ASD is in part genetically inherited in addition to environmental factors. In fact, hundreds of gene variants have been linked to autism, but their consequences are highly variable and some are

Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it can present with a variety of symptoms with varying severity. Every person is different, which can present some challenges with treatment. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder in which people have difficulty processing sensory input and social interactions.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that describes difficulty with sensory processing and social interaction. It can be directly related to another medical disorder or have no clear cause. With no clear cause, there is also no clear treatment. Scientists have been researching stem cells, how they can be

Autism is a spectrum disorder, the symptoms of which include persistent impairment in communication and social interactions in addition to stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. This disorder encompasses what once used to be many different disorders. Just like there is no one particular cause, there is no one

Autism, a disorder that involves impairment in social interactions and communication, affects millions of people, and the number is growing. The cause of autism is still unknown, and therefore its treatment is unknown. However, new discoveries in science are illuminating how the brains of people with autism are different than