Autism Spectrum Disorder

1. WELCOME
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2. PRESENTED BY
CAPT : SOHAG
ROASTER NO: 26
OBC : 94
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3. Introduction
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 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
Neurodevelopmental. disability caused
by Deferences in brain
 First described by psychiatrist Leo
Kanner in1943 in US
 Around 1% world’s population has ASD,
& it is aound 75 million people.
 In Bangladesh it is about 300000
childrens are affected with autism

4. SCOPES
Definition of ASD
Prevalence
Types of ASD
Levels of ASD
Risk Factors
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Management
Conclusion
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5. AIM
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 The aim is to appraise about the Autism Spectrum Disorder

6. Scopes
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 Definition
 Prevalence
 Types of ASD
 Level of ASD
 Risk Factors of ASD
 Clinical Features
 Diagnosis
 Management
 Conclusion

7. Definition
 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex multifactorial
neurodevelopmental disorder involving persistent challenges
with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive
behavior caused by differences in the brain.
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8. Prevalence
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 The Center for Disease
Control And Prevention
(CDC),2020 Report:
 1 in 54 children USA.
 15% increase in
prevalence nationally.
 Boys, Girls ratio 4:1
Source: CDC Report,2020

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Prevalence in Bangladesh
 Prevalence of ASD in Bangladesh avarage 17/10000 and
25/10000 in urban area , 14/10000 in rural area
 Around 300,000 Childrens are suffering from Autism.
A study done by the Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare (MOH&FW) Bangladesh in 2013;

10. Types
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Fig: Types of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Levels of ASD
a. ASD Level 1
b. ASD Level 2
c. ASD Level 3
Fig; Levels Of ASD

12. Risk Factors.
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a. Genetic Factors
b. Environmental Facotors.
c. Prenatal,Post natal risk
Factor.
d. Parental age
e. Materna physical health
f. Maternal prenatal Medication
g. Co-morbidities
h. Mitochondrial Dysfunction

13. ASD Level -1
Require Support
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14. Types of ASD
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15. Clinical Features
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 Social interaction & impairment
of communication.
 Avoids or does not keep eye contact.
 Does not respond to name by
 Does not show facial expressions like happy,
sad, angry, and surprise.
 Does not share interests with others.

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17.  Restricted or repetitive
behaviors of orinterest.
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 Lines up toys or other objects
and gets upset when order is
changed.
 Plas with toys in the same
way every time.
 Has obsessive interests.Flaps
hands spins.

18. Other Characters
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 Delayed language skills
 Delayed movement skills
 Delayed cognitive or learning skillsr
 Unusual eating and sleeping habits

19.  Detailed History
 Clinical Examination
 Laboratory tests
Diagnosis
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20. Management
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 Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong problem and cannot be
cured, but there are ways to make life easier for someone with
autism and their family.
Early diagnosis and proper care can reduce the severity

21. Management
 Behavioral and cognitive intervention
 Medication
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 Special Schooling.
Proyash –Special Education Centre
SProyash –pecial Education Centre
Shishu Bikash Kendra
 School for Gifted Children .
 Disability Research Rehabilitation
Association,
(5) Society Welfare of Autistic
Children (SWAC)
(6) SWID,Bangladesh etc .

22. Conclusion
 It is not Curable but it manageable
 High functioning autism is increasing day
by day
 Each child with autism is unique
 Early identification is the most important
 Early intervention can improve the quality
of life of autistic children
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23. THANK YOU
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