‘Classic’ autism / autism disorder

In children with these pervasive developmental disorders there is substantial delay in communication and social interaction associated with the development of “restricted, repetitive and stereotyped” behavior, interests, and activities.
This implies that most people suffering from an ASD will have difficulties in all aspects of life including learning, work, relationships, etc.

Autism affects each individual differently and at different levels of severity. Some individuals with autism are severely affected, cannot speak, require constant one-on-one care, and are never ableto live on their own. Others have less severe ASD, can communicate, and eventually acquire thenecessary skills to live on their own.
It is important to understand that autism is a disorder that affects not only the autistic individual,but has implications for family, caretakers, and educators as well.
In the next paragraph and in the following chapters, we shall take a closer look at the differentforms Autism Spectrum Disorder can take.

First we will examine autism disorder.
The word ‘autism’ was coined by a psychiatrist named Eugen Bleuler in 1911, when he used theGreek word “autos,” which means self. Bleuler also coined the term Schizophrenia, 3 years previously, in 1908.

Despite this, autism wasn’t given any name until 1938, when a major breakthrough occurred. Inthat year a psychiatrist named Leo Kanner, for the first time ever, observed the behavior of 11children at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA. They had previously, and incorrectly,been characterized as either emotionally disturbed or intellectually impaired. Although some ofthem seemed to fit into the latter category, there were also aspects of their behaviors and abilitiesthat distinguished them from the ones in this category.

During the next few years Kanner researched the condition intensely. This research culminated inthe 1943 publication called “Autistic Disturbance of Affective Contact.” Kanner correctly wrote thatautism appeared to be an inborn developmental disability that affects social and emotionalunderstanding. Leo Kanner noticed that the children all had the same traits.

autism guides
asperger's checklist
aspergers checklist
asperger checklist

1. Leo Kanner’s Autistic Traits
   
   Autism: By definition, autism must manifest delays in “social interaction, language as used in socialcommunication, or symbolic or imaginative play,” with “onset prior to age 3 years.”
2. How to spot child autism or autistic spectrum disorder
   
   How to spot child autism or autistic spectrum disorder. Child autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a syndrome that results from the combination of certain traits in a child.