Autism Spectrum Disorder, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
1:58 Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3:57 Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
4:44 Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that includes autism and related conditions. Individuals on the spectrum present with two types of symptoms: problems in social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. Symptoms are typically recognized between one and two years of age.Long term issues may include difficulties in creating and keeping relationships, maintaining a job, and performing daily tasks.

The cause of autism spectrum is uncertain.Risk factors include having an older parent, a family history of the condition, and certain genetic conditions.Diagnosis is based on symptoms.The DSM-5 redefined the autism spectrum disorders to encompass the previous diagnoses of autism, Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and childhood disintegrative disorder.

[ktown]

My 3 year son was diagnosed with autism. It took him 19 months to walk, and he fell behind on many of the other mile stones by months. It's impossible to get him to try new foods, he's fixated with open and closing things, turning off lights, wanting to turn on the car, and it's literally a battle if you break any habit he has picked up. He gets angry and head butts you or throws tantrums literally anywhere including the middle of the parking lot. He has almost no fear and a high pain tolerance. He'll randomly key up on one child in a group and attack them for no reason while leaving everyone else alone. He has a very good memory and can count like a champ. He has a small group of people he really loves and ignores everyone else. He is the sweetest happiest kid I know otherwise, and it cancels out all the other hardships we deal with together. We continue to work with him and love him conditionally.

[SomD]

My brain whenever I am talking with literally anyone: SHOULD I LOOK AT THEIR LEFT EYE OR RIGHT EYE

[ghostface]

I on a lower spectrum

And just realized why I can't help but smile like a idiot when im around someone im fond of. Or when always wondered why i was sensitive to touch

Now that i think about it, I kinda think it's really sweet to know that a certain person is able over stimulate my emotions with happiness just by sitting next to me

[TheTheisson]

There are a few problems I have with the video like saying autism starts in early childhood. You are born with autism and signs are often shown in childhood but can change over time. Also 1:04 why are men shown sad here?! 3:00 EVERYONE can have aggresive behavior for one reason or another, I would have gone into more detail with that one. Also reducing symptoms isn't always the right way but making the person aware of them e.g. let the person know that you dont look at their face during conversations instead of forcing them to look at them. Therapy also has to be researched properly as it can backfire since its way to easy to become someone that is supposed to treat autism. I am no expert just a 20 year old with autism currently going to college.


edit: I also would have mentioned that autism can have positives like people with it being really good in a certain field they are interested in.

[soundoftheforest]

Am I the only one who scripts conversations in my head 😭

[gray]

i'm 18 and have suspected i'm autistic for a couple years now. my parents are in complete denial of it and every time i bring it up they attempt to shun me away from the idea. i've been going to therapy since october, trying to figure out what's up with me and my therapist agrees she thinks i may be autitsic. i've been trying to get my mom to take me to get tested but she won't listen to me. i've explained all the traits of autism i relate to and she just laughs at me. ever since i told her i don't like when people touch me she makes a point to do it because she thinks it's funny watching me pull away from her. it's agonizing. i don't know when i will get a job because i struggle so much socially, but i can't wait till i do and am eventually able to move out. i hate living here, these people are not my family. they do not listen to me and they do not respect me.

[garitbarker]

From observation, I'd say there is more of a problem with society, than there is with the people.

[SelfReminder]

This video was a life saver, used it to write a paper on it like an hour before it was due🤦🏻‍♂️

[filipeflower]

I hope multiple people realize that being autistic shouldn't be seen as an abomination. I can't believe I'm saying this now, but I happen to be autistic and I have a job. So it's only fair that other autistic people have access to this as well, instead of discrimination.

[BigChessFan]

Lmao, I was arguing with some dude and he linked me to this.

[keatynn]

Men are only more often diagnosed because women usually present autism differently. And the criteria for being autistic is modeled after a young autistic male.

[jacquelinesmith]

I have Tuberous Sclerosis and even though I am thankful that I don't have autism, I, however, do have some autistic traits. I just want to get out there that I am living proof that I am doing very well and am functioning as a regular being in society despite what I was told growing up.

[NubianQueen]

The mom crying in the living room while the kid plays is soo me..

[crocs_n_socs]

I haven't been diagnosed with autism yet, but I can tell from this vid that I'm autistic. But it makes me sad bc my older brother always making fun of me when I'm talking to my mom, bc I'm really slow. Before my mom had me, she prayed that she would have patience. And then, I'm guessing, God was like, "ok, I'm gonna give her a baby who is really slow at talking and won't talk at all till she is 4 years old. That will teach her to be patient!" So that is, of course, what happened. But my brother still makes fun of me. One time I was telling a story to my mom, that should have been told in 10 mins, and took me 30 mins. I was telling the story, and then my brother was with me (bc we were in the car) and he said, "CaN yOu sPeEd uP?!" And my mom said, "Be quiet! She can't help it!" And my brother said, "Is iT bC sHe hAs aUtIsM???" And my mom said, "Well..." then she mumbles to him, "kinda..." and I get sad. So if you got this far, God bless you and I'll pray for you out of your troubles, and plz pray for me.

[inspectasexy]

My dad told me autism was the result of another dimension acitng on ours, glad to hear he’s wrong.

[GXGamerElectroZero]

I have this disorder in my brain, my Genetics were the reason why I got this disorder in my brain, a lot of people got diagnosed with Autism, Verbal and Non Verbal. I’m a Verbal Autism Male figure that is allowed to speak, sometimes I have trouble communicating with others around. I act very shy. I’m sensitive, I get stress out by violent stuff, messing up things, yelling and fighting, criticism issues, and I wear my headphones a lot in my life. Autistic people have been abused and neglected so much that nobody even cared about them from that beginning. Because some people didn’t care about what they were going through in the past at all. And that’s why they’re acting up so much.

[indervirhundal]

Intensive interaction and music therapy for low functioning autism - amazing results

[PlaiB]

I came here because I was talking with my mother about how I never realize some things I say could be viewed as insensitive or even heartless to the listeners before it’s too late and she said "that sounds like autism" and I was like "that’s autism?" And so I’m here.
Now I find myself a little shocked at how many of those ‘symptoms’ said in this video I could relate to. Doesn’t like physical contact and preference staying alone? Check. Can’t understand whatever people try to communicate through signs or mouthing their words? Check. Sensibility to light and sound? Check. Basically a loner that sometimes lack empathy? Check.
I know this isn’t ALL there is to it, so I’m just leaving this comment here before going on an adventure to finally understand why It’s so difficult for me to understand and get other teens my age.

[elizabethsorola]

1/5/2023

Good morning everyone 🌎

I can't stand violence and
I get anxiety when around
bad energy because I can
Feel it. I have a lot of energy
And always have problems
Sleeping. When I was in
Elementary I was diagnosed
with ADHD but since I hate
medication I drink plenty of green
Tea's to help me cope better and
It's been helping.

Thank God I'm
still here.

Att: Elizabeth
Fm: Houston

[Ad-qkkm]

My son was diagnosed today I’m still in shock been in tears all day I’m so confused and sad for him I hope he will be able to communicate he will be getting a asd teacher soon I pray he gets better I’m so scared for him this world is evil 😢