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autism spectrum disorder - Coggle Diagram
autism spectrum disorder
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definition
is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.
symptoms
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Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior.
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Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation)
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Alternative treatment
Behavior and communication therapies. Many programs address the range of social, language and behavioral difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorder. ...
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biochemical treatment
Biomedical therapies in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are most commonly thought of as complementary and alternative medicines and treatments as compared to conventional prescriptions and evidence-based therapies. Some examples are high-dose vitamins, special diets, probiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Behavioral approaches have the most evidence for treating symptoms of ASD. They have become widely accepted among educators and healthcare professionals and are used in many schools and treatment clinics. A notable behavioral treatment for people with ASD is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)