The diagnosis of autism is based on the presence of 2 dimensions of symptoms: Rómulo is the oldest male white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) of the four specimens that lived in the park and the most endearing for Valencians, who have been able to see him first in Viveros and later in Bioparc. He was born in 1979 in England. …
Category archives: ASD
Warning symptoms of ASD.
Warning Signs and Red Flags of ASD in Childhood Early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is key to implementing effective early interventions. The following warning signs should be closely monitored: At 6 months: Absence of social smiling, limited facial expression, or lack of constant eye contact. At…
Risk factors for ASD.
The main identifiable risk factor in the clinical history is the presence of an older sibling with ASD, such that 1 in 5 children with older siblings with ASD will have an ASD diagnosis by age 3, being more frequent among males. Parental age is also a risk factor …
Diagnosis comorbid ASD-DI and genetic diagnosis.
ASD. Should I refer to USMIA or neuropediatrics?. Similar but not the same.
There is a lot of confusion about the referral indication in the case of autism spectrum disorder, as the role each professional plays (USMIA and neuropediatrics) is not well known.
Gravity of the TEA.
Diagnostic criteria of ASD.
D. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
Diagnostic resources for ASD.
On the EspectroAutista website, multiple self-scoring questionnaires for ASD diagnosis are available. There are also resources on the AutismResearchCentre website. The M-CHAT-R/F questionnaire is available on the MCHATScreen website.