Autism

Question 1

Before what age does autism usually develop?

Answer 1

3 years of age

Question 2

What perecentage of children are male that have autism?

Answer 2

75%

Question 3

For a diagnosis of autism, what 3 features must be present?

Answer 3

1. Global impairment of language and communication
2. Impairment of social relationships
3. Ritualistic and compulsive phenomena.

NOTE:

Most children have a decreased IQ - Asberger’s (idiotic savant) is rare.

Question 4

What conditions are associated with autism?

Answer 4

Fragile X

Rett’s syndrome