{"id":4001,"date":"2021-01-12T12:04:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T12:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btsconsulting.info\/staging\/?page_id=4001"},"modified":"2021-04-07T14:22:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T14:22:11","slug":"about-autism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/btsconsulting.info\/staging\/about-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"About Autism"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column]

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?<\/span><\/h1><\/div>

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted\/repetitive behaviors. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms are different in each person.<\/p>\n

ASD is usually first diagnosed in childhood with many of the most-obvious signs presenting around 2-3 years old, but some children with autism develop normally until toddlerhood when they stop acquiring or lose previously gained skills. According to the CDC, one in 59 children is estimated to have autism. Autism spectrum disorder is also three to four times more common in boys than in girls, and many girls with ASD exhibit less obvious signs compared to boys. Autism is a lifelong condition. However, many children diagnosed with ASD go on to live independent, productive, and fulfilling lives.
\n– https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/autism<\/a><\/p>\n

Early Signs of Autism<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The list below gives some examples of the types of behaviors that are seen in people diagnosed with ASD. Not all people with ASD will show all behaviors, but most will show several.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red Flags<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n