woman with autism wonders if autism is really considered a disorder

Is Autism Really A Disorder?

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https://sachscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Are-You-Wondering-If-Autism-Is-A-Disorder_-Accordi.mp3 Are You Wondering If Autism Is A Disorder? According to DSM-5 and many specialists, Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts communication, social interactions, and behavior. Also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism encompasses various symptoms with differing severity levels. But is Level 1 Autism (formerly Aspergers ) considered a disorder too? […]

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Explained by a Psychologist: Asperger’s or Autism – What’s the Deal?

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In the past few years, the term Aspergers has been removed from psychologists’ diagnostic language. Why was this? Do we still use the term? Is it Asperger’s or Autism? What’s the deal? What is (Was) Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects social interaction and communication. It is

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Social Anxiety in Adults with Autism

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Neuroimaging studies show that a person’s amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for emotional memories, is associated with social anxiety disorders. Lifestyle treatments and alternative therapies for individuals with autism can help manage anxiety symptoms. However, learning the causes and triggers of a person’s anxious behavior is crucial in prescribing appropriate treatment plans for

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Internet Addiction and ADHD

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Internet addiction (IA) has been considered a new psychiatric disorder(1). Based on a study, individuals using the internet excessively and pathologically are at risk of suffering from adverse consequences(2). Such consequences include getting into arguments, fatigue, social isolation, and even functional problems like poor grading in school, marriage failure, and job loss(3). Internet addiction can

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