How to diagnosis & Management Autistics/Autism pectrum disorders (ASD) ?

Definition of ASD: Autistic Spectrum disorders are characterized by profound impairment in social interaction, restrictions, repetitive and stereo type pattern of behaviour and altered communication.

*Clinical Subtypes:

1.Autism.

2. Asperger's syndrome.

3. Pervasive developmental disorders.

* Etiology Factor: 

1. Prenatal Complications.
2. Phenylketonuria.
3. Maternal Rubella.
4. Encephalitis.
5. Nonspecific chromosomal rearrangements.

*Diagnosis Criteria:

1. Qualitative impairment in social Interaction.

2. Qualitative impairment in communication.

3. Restricted , repetitive and stereotype pattern of behaviour.

* Management/ Treatment of ASD:

1.Requaires multidisciplinary approach.

2. Counseling of parents.

3. Special Education.

4. Phycological Management.