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Autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder

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A neurodevelopmental disorder negatively affecting a person's socialization, communication, and interests. It is usually detected in the first two years of life.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Brain, Head

Symptoms

Lack of empathy
Enlarged head
Large head
Feeding difficulties
Ritualistic behavior
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Autism spectrum disorder
Aripiprazole
5
1 review
Risperidone
3
1 review
Abilify discmelt
Abilify
SSRI

Other treatments

Applied behavior analysis
Behavior therapy

Tests

EEG
Autism screening questionnaire
Autism spectrum quotient
Neuropsychological testing
Hearing test

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