Growing Minds

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most heritable of neurodevelopmental conditions, still it continues to be defined as a behavioral syndrome that is based on clinical information from a child’s developmental history and current behavior. The diagnostic criteria are diverse, spanning not only the social domain, but also behaviors in the non-social domain. […]

It is important to understand that autism doesn’t mean that your child is different. It simply means that your child is special and these children have special needs and abilities. Similarly, it is imperative to understand that most care givers of children with autism believe that autism doesn’t pose any challenge for them, it’s just how they face the problem heads on.

Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? You are right on track with this article. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social withdrawal, rigid and repetitive behavior, and verbal or non-verbal communication problems.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or simply autism, is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects cognitive health and development and therefore impairs the affected person’s communication ability and behavior. People with autism find it challenging to interact with other people and their environment as well. They also have restricted interests and are obsessive about their behaviors.