Of Rain Men and Snowcakes : the Presentation; Pathology; Aetiology and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
S. Afr. j. child health (Online)
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2(1): 8-12, 2008.
Article
in English
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RESUMO
Over the past two decades; both the prevalence and our understanding of autism have increased exponentially. Autism encompasses a group of behaviourally defined develop- mental disorders; collectively known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD); which appear to be caused by the impact of environment during early life on genetically induced susceptibility. As paediatricians are consulted first by most parents of children with developmental delay; they should be able to discuss the pathology; aetiology and manage- ment of the disorder. Although much remains to be understood; research over the last 20 years has shown that this disorder is treatable; and that early medical/biomedical and behavioural intervention greatly improves the quality of life and outcomes of children with ASD
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Autistic Disorder
Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. j. child health (Online)
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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