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		<title>Types Of Autism &#8211; There Are 5 Different Types of Autism Disorders</title>
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Types Of Autism 
Autism is a complex developmental disability amongst many distinct values of severity. Technically, there is one diagnosis that is Autism. People do but then refer to the Pervasive Developmental Disorders as disorders on the Autism spectrum or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental brain disorders that cause [...]]]></description>
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<p>Autism is a complex developmental disability amongst many distinct values of severity. Technically, there is one diagnosis that is Autism. People do but then refer to the Pervasive Developmental Disorders as disorders on the Autism spectrum or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental brain disorders that cause impaired social interaction, concerns amongst verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or majorly limited activities and interests. Autism is just one of uni different sorts of Autism disorders. Below are definitions and characteristics of the five different autism disorders.</p>
<p>Classic Autism: Autism is the second leading childhood developmental disorder and is considered the most severe of the different types of Autism disorders. People with Classic Autism develop language late, or not at all. People affected with Classic Autism have difficulties talking with other people or a profound lack of affection or emotional contact with others, an intense wish for sameness in routines, muteness or abnormality of speech, high levels of Visio-spatial skills, but major learning difficulties in other areas. Symptoms of autism usually appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. Autism is a spectrum disorder because the severity of impairment in each of these areas differs in each individual.</p>
<p>Aspergers Syndrome: A Person with Aspergers Syndrome can exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range from mild to severe. Children show deficiencies in social skill and have difficulties with transitions or changes. They compulsively cling to rituals and any changes in their routine can upset them. They have a great difficulty reading body language and determining proper body space. Some children with Aspergers Syndrome have reduced sensitivity to pain and an increased sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises.</p>
<p>With this type of Autism disorders they also have average or above-average intelligence. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder includes severe regression in communication skills, social behavior, and all developmental motor skills. At the beginning these children seem perfectly normal. They start to regress at between ages 2-4 years. At that time these children stop socializing, lose potty-training skills, stop playing, lose motor skills and stop making friends. <strong><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ybfog54">Types Of Autism </a></strong></p>
<p>Rett Syndrome: Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder that mostly occurs in females and is marked by poor head growth. Loss of muscle tone is usually the first symptom. Other early symptoms may include problems crawling or walking and diminished eye contact. They stop using their hands to do things and often develop stereotyped hand movements, such as wringing, clapping, or patting their hands.</p>
<p>The inability to perform motor functions is perhaps the most severely disabling feature of Rett syndrome, interfering with every body movement, including eye gaze and speech. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first, but then stop developing and even lose skills and abilities. Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified: This tends to describe people who have many or all of the different types of Autism disorders.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism and its associated behaviors have been estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 600 individuals. Autism is four times more prevalent in males than females and knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do not affect the chance of autism&#8217;s occurrence. The source of this autism is not well understood. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice.</p>
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		<title>Autism Bill Gets Unanimous Senate Approval</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the covered person’s diagnosis is autism or another developmental disability, the covered treatments are to include medically necessary occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, as prescribed through a treatment plan and coverage to these therapies is not to be denied on the basis that the treatment is not restorative.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Jersey is one step closer to becoming the 14th state in the nation to require health insurance companies to cover treatments for autism and other developmental disabilities.</p>
<p>Legislation (A-2238/S-1651) on the matter passed the full New Jersey Senate 35-0 on June 18 and now heads to the Assembly for votes to match changes made in the Senate.</p>
<p>An insurer would be required to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening and diagnosing autism or another developmental disability, according to a copy of the bill.</p>
<p>When the covered person’s diagnosis is autism or another developmental disability, the covered treatments are to include medically necessary occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, as prescribed through a treatment plan and coverage to these therapies is not to be denied on the basis that the treatment is not restorative.</p>
<p>The maximum benefit for a covered person through 2011 is $36,000, the bill states.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" title="N.J. Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden)" src="http://autism.news-elf.com/images/joseph-roberts.jpg" alt="Joseph J. Roberts Jr." width="150" height="188" /></p>
<p>Joseph J. Roberts Jr.</p>
<p>Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts Jr. (D-Camden), one of the co-sponsors of the bill, said many New Jersey families are already “stretched to their financial edge.”</p>
<p>“But without health coverage for their loved ones, countless families with an autistic child are bankrupting themselves to give their child the potential for a brighter future,” said Roberts in a statement. “Autistic and disabled adults who have not received the proper treatment will leave our families, communities and state with new and more expensive challenges.”</p>
<p>A Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, based on research in 14 states found one in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism, with New Jersey having the highest rate in the country with one in every 94, according to Roberts’ office.</p>
<p>The bills other co-sponsors are Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Joan Voss (D-Bergen)</p>
<p>“Families that have a loved one with autism should not be expected to shoulder the financial hardships of this disorder alone,” Prieto said. “By requiring health insurers to cover therapies for autistic children early in their lives ensures they receive the treatments they most need when it will make the greatest impact  &#8211; oftentimes these therapies represent a new lease on life for autistic children and their families.”</p>
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