Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis and Therapies

Autism spectrum disorder consists of a group of developmental disabilities which present social and behavioral challenges. The different disorders which are a part of this group of disorders are Asperger’s syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and autistic disorder. The diagnosis of these disorders cannot be done through medical tests. Instead, it relies on observation of the behavior and development of a child. The therapies to manage autism spectrum...