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Special interest (autism) Special interests are highly focused interests common in autistic people. [1] Special interests are more intense than typical interests, such as hobbies, [2] and may take up much of a person's free time. A person with a special interest will often hyperfocus on their special interest for hours, want to learn as much as ...
According to the DSM-5-TR (2022), in order to receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, one must present with "persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities." [3] These behaviors must begin in early childhood and affect one's ability to ...
Night of Too Many Stars. Night of Too Many Stars is a fundraising telethon for autism. [1] It has been held every two or three years since 2003. The event was founded by Robert Smigel after learning that his son was diagnosed with autism. [2] Comedian Jon Stewart often hosts the show.
Usual onset. from birth. Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified ( PDD-NOS) [1] is a historic psychiatric diagnosis first defined in 1980 that has since been incorporated into autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5 (2013). According to the earlier DSM-IV, PDD-NOS referred to "mild or severe pervasive deficits in the development ...
Holly Madison recently learned that she is on the autism spectrum. “I’ve been suspicious of it for a while because my mom told me that she was always suspicious that that was a thing ...
Thanks to greater awareness, rates of both children and adults being diagnosed with autism are increasing. For many adults, finally getting a diagnosis is a relief. Adults with autism say they ...
v. t. e. Discrimination against autistic people is the discrimination, persecution, and oppression that autistic people have been subjected to. Discrimination against autistic people is a form of ableism. [1]
The first step in planning any vacation is selecting a destination. To create an autism-friendly vacation, consider your autistic child's interests. Many people with autism have a special interest ...