Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 1

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Answer 1

A neurodevelopmental codition that affects cognitive, sensory, and social processing

Question 2

What are some traits/characteristics that someone with autism spectrum disorder may present with?

Answer 2

Difficulty in social communication
Difficulty interpreting and using non-verbal communication
Difficulty developing and maintaining relationships
Stereotyped repetitive motor movements
Insistance on sameness and consistency
Intense, narrowly focused interests
Sensory Hyper/Hyporeactivity

Question 3

Does autism inherently affect IQ?

Answer 3

No, though other conditions such as intellectual disabilities or savant syndrome can co-occur with autism