Autism is the most commonly reported developmental disorder in America and is so often misreported and misunderstood. I mean, there are a lot of things that are considered to be “autism”, but there is no one-size-fits-all diagnosis. What this article is about is the spectrum of autism and it’s prevalence in the Vietnamese community.
Autism is a mental disorder that has a spectrum of symptoms including, but not limited to, impairments in social interaction, language, play, and communication. The same person may display one or more of these traits on a spectrum of severity. Because of this, it is often misinterpreted and not widely understood.
Autism is a very rare condition and is often misdiagnosed. It is often misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome. That’s because these symptoms are seen in other conditions, such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. The symptoms are not all present in one individual, and thus Autism is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis.
Thats why it can be difficult to diagnose Autism. There’s a lot of overlap in what Autism can be. Many people are autistic and have learning disabilities, but not all people with Autism are severely autistic.
The symptoms of Autism can be present in other conditions, such as Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD.
Autism is a term that is used to describe an individual who has some type of impairment in the area of social interaction or communication. In the case of Autism, this impairment is not limited to language, but rather includes other aspects of social interaction, such as emotional response or attention to detail. The impairment is not limited to the autistic child, but rather can be seen in all age groups. Even just the way the child looks can be an indicator of whether or not the child has Autism.
The term “autism” was coined in the 19th century to describe a specific type of brain dysfunction, and it was originally used to describe individuals who were thought to have the mental capacity of a person without brain damage, such as a person who could speak and understand simple sentences, yet was unable to read or comprehend printed material. The term was subsequently applied to those who did not have normal brain function and thus did not have the ability to understand language.
It’s a term that’s been bandied around in the media lately, and this latest report from the Government of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MOH) suggests that autism may be increasing in Vietnam. According to the MOH, in the last year the number of autistic children (and adults) in the country has almost tripled.
The fact that a major medical body like the MOH is making such a general statement about autism in a developing country is very troubling. Autism is not a disease, nor is it a disorder in the strictest sense. There are no clear and specific diagnostic criteria for autism, and that has led to the label being applied to a wide range of behavioral disorders and impairments. The MOH is not saying that autism is increasing, but this is very concerning news.