Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder affecting communication and social interaction. It cannot be cured but therapies can improve symptoms. Autism is a spectrum disorder with varying severity and symptoms
Mand is a verbal operant reinforced by characteristic consequence. Skinner introduced mand as one of six primary verbal operants in 1957. Mand is controlled by deprivation, satiation, or motivating operations. Mand form varies in energy level under control of deprivation. Mands tend to be permanent when acquired
Chapter contains 161 four-character categories starting with 6A00. Disorders involve clinically significant disturbances in cognition, emotion or behaviour. Excludes acute stress reactions and uncomplicated bereavement
Rare congenital defect affecting one side of body. Occurs in 1 in 3,500 to 5,600 live births. Male-to-female ratio is 3:2
ASD is a developmental disability caused by brain differences. Multiple causes exist, including genetic conditions and unknown factors. Symptoms typically appear before age 3 and can last throughout life
Approximately 40-70% of autistic people have ADHD. 20-50% of people with ADHD are also autistic. ADHD and autism share common characteristics like inattention and social difficulties