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In autism there is a '''triad of difficulties''' which define it. These are: | In autism there is a '''triad of difficulties''' which define it. These are: | ||
====A severe language disorder====oinoin | ====A severe language disorder==== oinoin | ||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
Revision as of 14:39, 19 September 2008
Definition
Autism is a specific type of communication disorder which has some overlap with semantic/pragmatic disorders of language but also with other types of neurodevelopmental disorder. Pulled straight from the Powerpoint slides of one of our lecturers.
Essentially, autism is a developmental disorder with a variety consequences.
Epidemiology
Commoner in boys and usually presents in early childhood with a prevalence of about 3/1000.
Clinical Features
In autism there is a triad of difficulties which define it. These are: ====A severe language disorder==== oinoin