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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
[Autism spectrum disorders]
Insights
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting cognitive, social, and emotional growth. It presents a significant public health challenge due to its widespread impact.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Syndromic conditions
- Pediatric health
Context:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by early onset.
- ASD presents a wide spectrum of clinical heterogeneity.
- The condition significantly impacts cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Purpose:
- To define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a major public health issue.
- To highlight the broad clinical and developmental consequences of ASD.
Summary:
- Autism spectrum disorder is an early-onset neurodevelopmental syndrome.
- It encompasses diverse clinical presentations.
- ASD leads to significant impairments in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning.
Impact:
- Recognizing ASD as a major public health concern.
- Understanding the broad developmental challenges associated with ASD.
Abstract:
Autism is an early onset neurodevelopmental syndrome, encompassing heterogeneous clinical situations and with disabling consequences for cognitive, social and emotional development. The condition is today considered to be a major public health issue.
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