Autism Spectrum Disorder
2015; Taylor & Francis; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/9781118753378.ch44
ISSN1943-281X
AutoresNora D.B. Friedman, Laura C. Politte, Lisa A. Nowinski, Christopher J. McDougle,
Tópico(s)Family and Disability Support Research
ResumoIn comparison to patients with autism, research has suggested that those with childhood disintegrative disorder generally have more severe intellectual disability (ID) and poorer outcomes. Although the genetic contributions to autism remain extremely heterogeneous, recent research continues to suggest strong, though varied, genetic underpinnings. Individuals with autism are often quite comfortable engaging in repetitive play, motor movements, or scripted speech and can become distressed when they are prevented from doing so. In autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these repetitive behaviors are not aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety or distress as they might be in OCD. Clinicians working with patients with ASD need to remain flexible in meeting patients with special needs in nontraditional contexts, such as group homes, waiting areas, and in the company of a caretaker, though this represents a departure from traditional psychiatric encounters.
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