Autism Disorder

Question 1

What is the onset

Answer 1

Early development, though full manifestation may be masked until social or other demands are taxed and capacities exceeded

Question 2

What are the symptoms

Answer 2

Deficits present in social communications and interactions,

Hyper- or hypo-responsiveness to sensory events or interests in the environment, such as sounds, smells, touch, visual (lighting, movements), temperature, pain (including indifference to pain)

Inflexibility related to routines, intolerance for change