Different Types of Autism


Different Types Of Autism

Autism is a brain development disorder that is characterised by impaired social interaction and communication, and also by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs of autism usually become noticable before a child is three years old. It affects many parts of the brain, and how it occurs is still not understood. Genetics are strong when dealing with autism, although genetics of autism are very complex and it is unclear weather it is by rare mutations, or by rare combinations of common genetic variants.

Kid displaying signs of austim.

The characteristics of austism first appear during infancy or childhood, and generally follows a steady course without remission. Symptoms generally start to begin after the age of six months, and become established by age two or three, and they tend to continue through adulthood. Autism has a characteristic traid of symptoms such as:

  • Social interaction Impairments

  • Communication Impairments

  • Restricted interests

  • Repetitive behavior

Types of Autism

Austism is one of the five types of austism spectrum disorders. Autism spectrum disorders are developmental brain disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, wit a limited rance of activities and interests.Austism is a complex development disability with many different levels of severity, with technically one diagnosis that is autism.

Anti social boy with autism.

Classic Autism

Autism is the second leading childhood developmental disorder and it is considered the most severe of the different tpes of autism disorders. Calssic autism causes people to develop language late, have difficulties talking with other people, or a profound lack of attention with others. People with autism have an intense wish for the same routines, muteness or abnormality of speach, high levels of visio spatial skills, but major learning difficulties in other areas.

Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrone also referred to as AS, is a developmental disorder. It is a autism spectrum disorder that is one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree or impairment in language and communication skills, and repetitive and restrictive patterns of behavior. A person with seperger syndrone can exhibit a variety of characteristics and their disoirders can range from mild to severe. Children show dificiencies in social skills and have difficulties with transitions or changes. They will often cling to rituals and get upset over any changes. People with asperger syndrome have difficulties reading body language and determining the proper body space. Some children have the reduced sensitivity to pain, but increased sensitivity to bright lights and load noises.

Signs of autism show at a young age.

Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is a relatively rare condition that almost exclusively affects females, occuring in every 10,000 to 15,000 people. Rett sydrome is part of a category of disorders known as pervasive development disorders PDD.

Symptoms of Rett syndrome initially go thought a period of development that lasts between 6 and 18 months. After this autsim like sydrome begin to appear. Little girls mental and social development regresses, and they no longer respond to parents and they tend to pull away from social contact. Some problems associated with

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

This indicates severe regression in communication skills, social behavior, and all developmental motor skills. in the begining these children can seem perfectly normal, untill they start to regress at the ages between 2 and 4. Once the disorders has regressed these children will stop socializing, lose potty training skills, stop playing, lose motor skills and stop making friends.

Pervasive Development Disorder

This describes people who have many or all different types of autism disorders. Children with PDDNOS do not fully meet the criteria of symptoms used to diagnose any of the other types of autism, and they do not have the degree of impairment described in any of the other types of autism.

Signs of autism show at a young age.

Add Your Comments about Different Types of Autism:
Date: Thursday, Jun 03 2010

my name is carmen i was told tht my son has autistic disorder the actve type what does ths mean


Name: tina Date: Thursday, May 27 2010

Hello i just learned that my 3 yrs. old son might have this. When his doctor said there was no cure i wanted to cry and he also might have ADHD also so i know kinda what yall are going through.


Name: Emelly Date: Friday, May 07 2010

You could try a gluten- casein- free diet. It shows that it can help development and can help with behavior problems. My brother has autism and we have him on a gluten free diet. He has improved alot. Just a suggestion! not saying its a cure.


Name: Joshua Date: Friday, Apr 30 2010

My sister is Autistic, so this article was very helpfull. Thanks. Also, I am doing a ppt on the five types of autism, how they each effect the autistic persons mind, how they effect the body, and ways to cope with Autism. Thank you again.


Name: april soriano Date: Friday, Apr 30 2010

please i need your help in spanish my name is april soriano.
my cell number is (408)775-2430


Name: Joshua Kent Date: Wednesday, Apr 28 2010

I'm sixteen and I was just told i was slightly autistic and i'm very confused i have an incredibly high iq and my test scores are amazing i got a high enough score on the psat to be a merit scholar if i hadnt been a sophmore. I dont understand at all but im not doing well in my classes i cant seem to focus,but none of the types seem like me the closest i guess seems to be PDD but i'm not sure can i have some help.


Name: chelsea Date: Tuesday, Apr 27 2010

Autism is a serious condition not one that you can just pass through just because your kid has it doesn't mean anything their no different are they a human being yes so just grow up and be a responsible parent


Name: Octavia Date: Sunday, Apr 25 2010

This article is very informative. But for such an important issue,it really deserves to be written with a spell checker handy. Hat's off to those of you that taking this disorder one day at a time and doing your best.


Name: apiot Date: Tuesday, Apr 06 2010

how sad, l was told that my son has it and l cry and don't know want to do or think, on top of it its not treatable. life's not fair


Name: apiot Date: Saturday, Apr 03 2010

THIS HELPED ALOT, IT IS A VERY HARD DISORDER TO UNDERSTAND, AND AS A PARENT ANY AND ALL INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP US, HELP OUR CHILDREN IS GREATLY APPREICATED. AND JODN F OFF!!!!!


Name: apiot Date: Tuesday, Mar 02 2010

how sad


Name: Amily Date: Sunday, Feb 21 2010

Its nice!
It helped me alot


Name: april soriano Date: Thursday, Feb 18 2010

i need help i have a nephew his only 4 and i being working with kids with autism and my brother those not want to realize he needs help for his kid i want to help because they want to trow him out from school and a see he has couple signs of autism but my brother is not accepting that and does not want to ask for help.


Name: jon Date: Thursday, Feb 18 2010

five different types eh


Name: john Date: Saturday, Jan 30 2010

ur ugly!