autism spectrum disorder

pervasive developmental disorder | PDD

Autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, arthrogryposis syndrome

A rare genetic neurological disorder characterized by infant hypotonia and feeding difficulties, global development delay, mild to moderate intellectual disability, delayed independent ambulation, broad-based gait with arms upheld and flexed at the e

CommunityWorks—A Vocational Training Program for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

autism | autistic disorder | child autism | infantile autism | Kanner syndrome

Definition: A type of pervasive developmental disorder that differs from childhood autism either in age of onset or in failing to fulfil all three sets of diagnostic criteria. This subcategory should be used when there is abnormal and impaired development that is present only after age three years, and a lack of sufficient demonstrable abnormalities in one or two of the three areas of psychopathology required for the diagnosis of autism (namely, reciprocal social interactions, communication, and restricted, stereotyped, repetitive behaviour) in spite of charac ...[+++]teristic abnormalities in the other area(s). Atypical autism arises most often in profoundly retarded individuals and in individuals with a severe specific developmental disorder of receptive language. | Atypical childhood psychosis Mental retardation with autistic features

Definition: A disorder of uncertain nosological validity, characterized by the same type of qualitative abnormalities of reciprocal social interaction that typify autism, together with a restricted, stereotyped, repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. It differs from autism primarily in the fact that there is no general delay or retardation in language or in cognitive development. This disorder is often associated with marked clumsiness. There is a strong tendency for the abnormalities to persist into adolescence and adult ...[+++]life. Psychotic episodes occasionally occur in early adult life. | Autistic psychopathy Schizoid disorder of childhood

Definition: A type of pervasive developmental disorder that is defined by: (a) the presence of abnormal or impaired development that is manifest before the age of three years, and (b) the characteristic type of abnormal functioning in all the three areas of psychopathology: reciprocal social interaction, communication, and restricted, stereotyped, repetitive behaviour. In addition to these specific diagnostic features, a range of other nonspecific problems are common, such as phobias, sleeping and eating disturbances, temper tantrums, ...[+++] and (self-directed) aggression. | Autistic disorder Infantile:autism | psychosis | Kanner's syndrome

Senator Munson: Autism Canada, Autism Speaks Canada, The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance, the Autism Society of Canada, Autism Society provincial organizations, NeuroDevNet, Stars For Life Foundation, the Sinneave Family Foundation in Alberta, South Asian Autism Awareness Centre in Scarborough, Kerry's Place in Aurora.

Priority areas for this action are rare tumours, rare anaemias, cerebral palsies, neuromuscular diseases, cystic fibrosis, rare neurological disorders and rare syndromes associated with autism.

– I would like to take the opportunity to give particular welcome to certain provisions within the health strategy, notably the inclusion of autism spectrum disorders which are increasingly affecting children throughout Europe, and would like to mention the excellent research that is already being undertaken in this area, with the help of the Commission.

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should create a national strategy for autism spectrum disorder that would include: (a) the establishment, in cooperation with provincial governments, of national standards for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and the delivery of related services; (b) the study, in cooperation with provincial governments, of the funding arrangements for the care of those with autism spectrum disorder, including the possibility of transferring federal funds to assist provincial governments to provide no-cost treatment, education, professional training and ...[+++]other required supports for Canadians with autism spectrum disorder without unreasonable wait times; (c) the creation of a national surveillance program for autism spectrum disorder to be managed by the Public Health Agency of Canada; and (d) the provision of funding for health research into treatments for autism spectrum disorder.