Autism (cont.)
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Roxanne Dryden-Edwards, MD
Roxanne Dryden-Edwards, MDDr. Roxanne Dryden-Edwards is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. She is a former Chair of the Committee on Developmental Disabilities for the American Psychiatric Association, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and Medical Director of the National Center for Children and Families in Bethesda, Maryland. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsautism, Asperger's syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral therapy, brain disorder, communication disorders, echolalia, pervasive development disorders, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, Rett disorder, fragile X syndrome, untreated phenylketonuria, PKU, tuberous sclerosis, congenital rubella syndrome, cytomegalovirus, CMV, toxoplasmosis, developmental brain abnormalities, congenital infections, genetic disorders, neurologic disorders, lead encephalopathy, bacterial meningitis, psychoactive medications, pervasive developmental disorders, PDD, neurodevelopmental disorder, language delay, behavioral problems, social problems, impaired reciprocal social interaction, impaired communication, developmental delay Viewer Comments & ReviewsAutism - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment was effective for your autism? |
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism »
Autism is a condition that manifests in early childhoodand is characterized by qualitative abnormalities in social interactions, marked aberrant communication skills, and restricted repetitive and stereotyped behaviors.
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