ASD
Social processing difference
ASD is an abbreviation for autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition affecting social communication and behavior.
The term emphasizes that autism presents across a wide range—from those needing significant support to those who function independently.
Her son was diagnosed with ASD at age three.
ASD has largely replaced older terms like Asperger's syndrome in clinical usage.
Interpersonal message exchange
- repetitive behaviorsActions performed again and again
- sensory processingBrain interpreting incoming stimuli
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
- echolaliaInvoluntary repetition of speech
routine · special interests · meltdown · shutdown · masking · hyperfocus · literal thinking · eye contact
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
accommodation · inclusion · disclosure · strengths-based · spoon theory · unmasking · late diagnosis · self-diagnosis
Neurodevelopmental condition affecting interaction
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- DSM-5Psychiatric diagnosis guidebook
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
pediatrics · neuropsychologist · comorbidity · differential diagnosis · early intervention · prognosis · prevalence · symptomatology
Curative mental treatment
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- ABALawyers' professional body
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
special education · accommodations · weighted blanket · noise-canceling headphones · social skills training · parent training · respite care · support groups
social communication
Interpersonal message exchange
- repetitive behaviorsActions performed again and again
- sensory processingBrain interpreting incoming stimuli
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
echolalia · routine · special interests · meltdown · shutdown · masking · hyperfocus · literal thinking · eye contact · nonverbal
neurodivergent
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- advocacyPleading for a cause
self-advocacy · accommodation · inclusion · disclosure · strengths-based · spoon theory · unmasking · late diagnosis · self-diagnosis
autism spectrum disorder
Neurodevelopmental condition affecting interaction
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- DSM-5Psychiatric diagnosis guidebook
- screeningEvaluative selection process
assessment · pediatrics · neuropsychologist · comorbidity · differential diagnosis · early intervention · prognosis · prevalence · symptomatology · evaluation
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- ABALawyers' professional body
IEP · special education · accommodations · weighted blanket · noise-canceling headphones · social skills training · parent training · respite care · support groups · assistive technology
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- heart conditionsheart failure, heart disease, heart attack, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy
- Neurodisabilitiescerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, ADHD, intellectual disability
- Neurodiversityautism spectrum, neurodivergence, neurotypical, spectrum, Asperger syndrome
- Special Needsspecial education, special needs, special ed, disability rights, IEP
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