WORDS WITH DEFFINITIONS
- ASD: autism spectrum disorder; autistic spectrum disorder
- In 1994, diagnosticians adopted the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which also includes children with impaired social skills but not necessarily severe intellectual disabilities or language delays.
- —Melinda Beck, The Wall Street Journal
- Autism or an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) may affect 1 in every 170 children. The disorders are characterized by a child's failure to develop normal social interaction as well as various language, thought, and movement problems.
- —Science News
- PDA
- You can think of the "key features" as symptoms of PDA, which include:
- Avoids and resists ordinary demands to an extreme extent
- Uses social strategies as part of this avoidance
- Surface sociability but lack of shame, pride, and identity
- Mood swings and impulsivity, usually led by a need for control
- Comfortable with role play and pretending
- Obsessive behavior, often associated with other people
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Autism, Examples
- verywellhealth.com/pda-autism-7963757
- MASKING: Autistic masking, camouflaging, or compensating is a conscious or unconscious suppression of natural autistic responses1. It is hiding or controlling behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that may be viewed as inappropriate in situations1. People may mask their autism characteristics for many reasons, such as to boost their careers, connect with others, or avoid being stigmatized by other people2. However, regular camouflaging can have serious effects on mental and physical health, including a heightened risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidality in women with autism3.
- IMPULSIVITY: Impulsivity and autism are related to the part of the brain responsible for executive functioning, which manages tasks such as organization, reasoning, planning, and problem-solving12. Individuals with autism may have difficulty with impulse control, which can lead to risky or inappropriate behaviors, such as interrupting, blurting out, or running into the street34. Impulse control problems may vary depending on the IQ and the level of functioning of the individual with autism5.
- WANDERING: Wandering is common among children and teenagers with autism, even when they are under supervision12. Children with autism may wander aimlessly or want to get somewhere in particular, or they bolt suddenly to get away from something2. They may wander because they have a weaker sense of danger than other kids, or they may get fixated on exploring something interesting3. Wandering is dangerous for children with autism as they may be harmed or injured when they wander off1.
- ECHOLELIC: Echolalia is actually a part of child development. As neurotypical toddlers learn to speak, they imitate the sounds they hear.2 Over time, the typically developing child learns language and is able to use it to communicate their needs and ideas by connecting new words together.
- By the time they are 3 years old, most children communicate with others by selecting words or crafting phrases using their own unique voices and intonation.3
- By the time they are 4 or 5, kids are able to ask and answer questions, carry on conversations, and otherwise use language in their own way to communicate with others.4
- ANXIETY: Global web icon
- National Autistic Society
- https://www.autism.org.uk/.../anxiety-autism
- Anxiety in autistic people - National Autistic Society
- Difficulty recognizing emotions of self and others. Research suggests that autistic people …
- Sensory sensitivities. It is well documented that autistic people may have additional sensory …
- Difficulty with uncertainty. For some autistic people, uncertainty can lead to heightened …
- ADHD: ATTENTION DEFECIT HYPER ACTIVITY DISORDER LOTS OF INFO
D and Autism Spectrum Disorder - CHADD
https://chadd.org/about-adhd/adhd-and-autism-spectrum-disorder/
the link can give you more information and what it is and how to deal with it. The best way I can explain it is she is 8 but acts like she is a teenager. Self-isolation, fights about homework, avoids all demands from her own self and others. It's don't want to its cant. none of this was known about baby girl until September this year. She is very good at masking. Understanding Autism Masking and Its Consequences (healthline.com)
that link will help you understand what masking is. As I develop a great following, I will have a lot of terms used by therapist, psychologist, teachers, aba counselors and where you can find resources to understand what they mean as well as what we have tried with our kids and what works and don't work for us but might for you. As for now this is my new Job. If you need anything and you're in THE US that I can help, find resources for you please reach out to the email. Remember I am a mom of 2 autistic kids so It may take a moment to get back to you.
ADHD And Autism: Similarities, Differences, Diagnosis And Treatment
https://mantracare.org/therapy/add-adhd/adhd-and-autism/
Asperger's and ADHD: Differences, characteristics, and diagnosis
ADHD and ASD are both neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain and can cause social, behavioral, and academic problems123. ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity, while ASD is characterized by social communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors2. ASD is a spectrum disorder, while ADHD is not3. Many people with ASD also have ADHD, but the exact percentage is unclear4. Both conditions are more common in boys and can last into adulthood15.