(F84.0) Childhood autism
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Diagnosis childhood autism is diagnosed Men are 64.79% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis childhood autism
2 162 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis childhood autism
2 988 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease childhood autism - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 10-14
Disease Features childhood autism
Childhood autism - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - childhood autism
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Developmental assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychological tests
- Neuropsychological tests
- Genetic testing
- Brain imaging
- Hormone tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Developing a structured and predictable environment
- Utilizing Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) techniques
- Developing communication skills
- Improving social skills
- Teaching self-care skills
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Managing challenging behaviours
- Promoting independent living skills
- Encouraging physical activity
- Addressing sensory processing issues
Childhood autism - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease childhood autism
Spasm
(Twitching, Contraction, Cramp, Jerking, Convulsion, Muscle spasm, Tic, Clonus, Myoclonus, Spasmodic)
A spasm is a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction that can cause pain and discomfort. It can occur in any muscle group and can be caused by a variety of different conditions. Symptoms of a spasm can include tightness, pain, and difficulty moving the affected muscle. Spasms can develop suddenly or ...
Inability to communicate
(Speechlessness, Muteness, Loquacity loss, Verbal impairment, Vocal impairment, Aphasia, Dysphasia, Dysarthria, Stammering, Stuttering, Mumbling, Slurring, Malfunctioning of speech)
Inability to communicate is a symptom that can manifest in a variety of ways. It can include difficulty understanding language, difficulty speaking, difficulty producing sounds, difficulty using gestures, and difficulty understanding non-verbal communication. It can be caused by a wide range of medi...
Lack of eye contact
(Ache, Acheing, Aching, Discomfort, Distress, Hurt, Irritation, Misery, Pain, Soreness, Suffering, Tenderness, Uneasiness, Unhappiness)
Lack of eye contact is a symptom of difficulty in social interaction. It is characterized by an individual not making direct eye contact with another person during conversation. This symptom can manifest in different ways, from avoiding eye contact altogether, to looking away from the other person d...
Closure
(Shutting, Concluding, Ending, Closing, Finishing, Terminating, Sealing, Completing, Capping, Clinching, Wrapping up)
Closure of the airway is a medical condition that occurs when the airway becomes blocked, preventing air from entering the lungs. It can occur suddenly or gradually, and is often caused by a foreign object, swelling, or muscle spasms. Symptoms of closure of the airway include difficulty breathing, w...
Speech problems
(Aphasia, Verbal dysfunction, Verbal difficulties, Verbal impairment, Communication difficulties, Speech difficulties, Language difficulties, Language impairment, Speech impairment, Speech disorder, Dysarthria, Stuttering, Slurred speech)
Speech problems involve difficulty with producing or understanding spoken language. This can manifest as stuttering, slurred speech, or difficulty finding the right word. Speech issues can develop gradually or suddenly, and can range from mild to severe.
Unusual gestures
Unusual gestures refer to any purposeless or repetitive physical movements that are not part of normal behavior. They are often seen in people with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, autism, and depression. Unusual gestures can include hand-flapping, rocking, and finger-flicking. They can also ...