REPORT ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Down’s syndrome people is slower than normal people. This is due to their gene
problems and also developmental disability.
3.0 Autism Spectrum Disorder
The neurodevelopmental disorder commonly called " autism " is titled autism
spectrum disorder in DSM - 5. This disorder incorporates a range of serious
disturbances in the ways that individuals interact with and communicate with others.
Patient with autism have certain patterns of interests and activities. The constellation
of diagnostic criteria associated with this disorder can persist for an individual ' s
entire life, depending on its severity, the individual can receive help to function
satisfactorily with treatment.
3.1 Prevalence
According to 2016 data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
reported in 2020 that about 1 in 54 children in the United States was diagnosed with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 1 in 34 boys is determined to have autism and 1 of
144 girls identified with autism. Besides, boys are diagnosed with autism as four times
as likely as girls. Although autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 2 years old,
most children are still diagnosed after 4 years old. 31% of children with ASD have an
intellectual disability (IQ [IQ] <70), 25% are in the critical range (IQ 71-85), and 44%
have an IQ that gathers from the average to above average (ie, IQ> 85) . Autism affects
all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. A small number of people are often diagnosed
late and rarely. Early intervention provides the best opportunity to support healthy
development and bring benefits throughout the life cycle.
Unfortunately, there is no medical test for autism.
3.2 Key Factor
According to World Health Organization (WHO), one in 160 children has an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD begin in childhood and tend to persist into
adolescence and adulthood. While some people with ASD can live independently,
others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support. Evidence-based
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