Autism symptoms

What is Autism?

Autism was first described in 1943 by Leo Kanner as a condition in which there was‘…an innate inability to form the usual biologically provided affective contact with people.’

It is a behaviourally defined syndrome, with difficulties in social interaction, communication and repetitive, stereotypical behaviour (i.e. performing the same type of actions over and over). Symptoms become evident by three years of age, although some are often apparent to the parents long before this. The development of stereotypies may not be apparent until the age of two to three.

Although not unusual in physical appearance, a significant number of autistic individuals exhibit low muscle tone, dyspraxia (coordination difficulties and clumsiness) and a disordered modulation of sensory input (difficulty dealing with incoming sensory information e.g. sounds, touch, light).

The Dore Programme is suitable only for those with high functioning Autism where there are normal levels of IQ and ability to comply with the tests and exercises we prescribe.

• difficulty making friends
• difficulty reading or communicating through non-verbal cues such as facial expressions
• difficulty understanding social cues

The Dore Programme is suitable for those with high functioning Asperger's Syndrome and Autism

What are the causes of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome?

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