Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Authors

Morgan E. Fambro, University of New MexicoFollow
Kendahl Schlosser, University of New MexicoFollow
Carmen H. AussererFollow

Document Type

Handout

Publication Date

Spring 4-17-2023

Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder often caused by genetic predisposition combined with environmental factors. ASD can be present in many different forms and severity levels. On the mild end of the spectrum people are often able to enter into mainstream education and integrate into the workplace with the use of therapeutic learned skills to improve their social skills. On the more severe end of the spectrum, autistic people may never learn functional social skills or ways to communicate. These barriers can be challenging for the autistic person and their family. It is a disorder that is lifelong. Treatments can make a positive impact (Styles, 2020). It is important to note that ASD can lead to anxiety and depression, often due to social interaction difficulties and feeling misunderstood and/or not accepted by others (Sauer et al., 2021).

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Recommended Citation

Fambro, Morgan E.; Kendahl Schlosser; and Carmen H. Ausserer. "Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ceh/6

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