Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopment disorders.
The fifth and most recent edition of the DSM was released in 2013. The DSM-5 currently recognizes five different ASD subtypes, or specifiers. They are:
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Symptoms
What you do during your pregnancy can also increase the likelihood that your child will have a cleft palate or lip. Factors that scientists believe may cause a cleft to develop include:
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Coping with Your Child’s Birth Defect
Ask your child’s treatment team about support groups in your area for families of children with birth defects. Communicate openly with your child and help to build their self-esteem by letting them know that they are not defined by their defect. |
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