Overview

Developmental disorders affect communication and behavior.

Cause

• No exact cause.

Symptoms

• Difficulty in communication & interaction with other people.
• Restricted interest.
• Repetitive behavior.
• Affect ability to function properly in school, work and other area of life.

Diagnosis

RISK FACTORS

• Having a sibling with ASD.
• Having older parents.
• Genetic problems, Down’s syndrome, Fragile X-syndrome.
• Very low birth weight.

Treatment plan

• Speech Therapy