Autism Spectrum Disorder Volume 5 - Issue 4

Komal Abdul Rahim*

• Registered Nurse, Cardiology Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachiy

Received:May 10, 2021   Published:May 21, 2021

Corresponding author: Komal Abdul Rahim, Registered Nurse, Cardiology Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi

DOI: 10.32474/OJNBD.2021.05.000219

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In today’s era, 1% of the world’s population is suffering from autism spectrum disorder. If we further narrow it down; Pakistan recent statistical analysis (2012) revealed that 350,000 children have autism spectrum disorder. These children and their families feel odd one out from the society because of the behavioral alterations they acquire. Literature based articles that are taken to elaborate ASD ranges the references from 2007 to 2017. The classic symptoms of ASD includes impaired socialization, communication difficulties, cognitive problems and behavioral variations. As ASD is becoming prevalent these days, it is very important that people and especially nurses have enough information regarding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ASD.

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Central Coherence Theory; Theory of Mind; Theory of Empathizing-Systemizing; Theory of Executive Dysfunction

Abstract| Case Scenarion| Introduction| Developmental Variations| Types of ASD| Impact| Theoretical Framework| Prevalence| Diagnosis and Treatment| Recommendations| References|