Autism Spectrum Disorder
710 Citations•2023•
Tomoya Hirota, Bryan H. King
Evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of ASD is summarized and common early signs and symptoms of ASD in a child's first 2 years of life include no response to name when called, no or limited use of gestures in communication, and lack of imaginative play.
Abstract
ASD affects approximately 2.3% of children aged 8 years and approximately 2.2% of adults in the US. First-line therapy consists of behavioral interventions, while co-occurring psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety or aggression, may be treated with specific behavioral therapy or medication.