The autistic spectrum (sometimes referred to as the autism spectrum) is a developmental and behavioral syndrome that results from certain combinations of traits. Although these traits may be normally distributed in the population, some individuals inherit or otherwise manifest more autistic traits. At the severe end of the spectrum is low-functioning autism which has profound impairments in many areas, to Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism, to "normal" behaviour and perhaps hypersocialization on the high end of the spectrum.

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are classified as pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia. Also many people diagnosed with any of the Autistic spectrum disorders are more likely to end up in povertyhttp://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/116/6/1480

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Autism_Today (Autism_Today) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:21 -0000
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Reshaping autism spectrum diagnoses in DSM-V. Bye-bye Aspergers? http://ow.ly/15ZdDw
briankayphd (Brian Kay) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:17 -0000
Reshaping autism spectrum diagnoses in DSM-V. Bye-bye Aspergers? http://ow.ly/15ZdDw
Next version of the DSM may combine traditional #autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS into one spectrum diagnosis. http://s.nyt.com/u/DCf
flatlanders (The Flatlanders) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:34 -0000
Next version of the DSM may combine traditional #autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS into one spectrum diagnosis. http://s.nyt.com/u/DCf
I think the flu shot is a load of crap. It contains thimerosol which causes ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in infants.
carloscamejo1 (Carlos Camejo) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:13 -0000
I think the flu shot is a load of crap. It contains thimerosol which causes ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in infants.
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