Tag: Developmental disorders

  • What is autism and who is an autistic person

    What is autism and who is an autistic person

    ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), autism spectrum disorders, and Tourette’s syndrome are all developmental neuropsychiatric illnesses. They are congenital or appear in early childhood. ADHD and autism spectrum disorders share a symptom profile comparable to Asperger syndrome. ADHD is a relatively less common disorder in the population (3%), and autism is even rarer (1%). Please…