What ASD & ADHD Disorder Look Like In Adults
Awareness of autism has grown dramatically in recent years, which reflects both an increase in diagnoses and in the public’s understanding that, even late in life, a diagnosis can offer major benefits and relief. Learn more about the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in adults here.
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ASD occurs in all age, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. It is generally characterized by social and communication difficulties and by repetitive behaviors. More severe forms of ASD are often diagnosed in the first two years of a child’s life, but less severe forms may be diagnosed much later in life. Symptoms occur in three main areas:
1. Social interactions
2. Verbal and nonverbal behaviors
Adults with autism can be high functioning and have only mild challenges, or they can have more severe symptoms, like impaired spoken language, that interfere with everyday life. No two people with ASD will have the same symptoms manifested in the same way. More people than ever are being diagnosed with ASD.
Autism Symptoms at Home
Other peoples’ feelings baffle you. You have a collection of figurines on your desk that must be in the same order at all times. These, and other common manifestations of ASD.
You follow the same schedule every day of the week, and don’t like unexpected events.
Expressions like, “Curiosity killed the cat” or “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” are confusing to you
--Janice Rodden
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