On the Spectrum

In this episode, let’s talk about what a spectrum disorder is, why autism is a spectrum disorder and what it means to be on the spectrum. References: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) [DSM-5]. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Ausderau, K.K., Sideris, J., Little, L.M., Furlong, M., Bulluck, J.C. & Baranek, G.T. (2016). Sensory subtypes and associated outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Research, 9(12), 1316-1327. Autism & disability. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved January 27, 2021 from https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism Cohen D, Pichard N, Tordjman S, Baumann C, Burglen L, Excoffier E, Lazar G, Mazet P, Pinquier C, Verloes A, Heron D. Specific genetic disorders and autism: Clinical contribution towards their identification. J Autism Dev Disord. 2005; 35(1): 103-116. Gomot, M., Belmonte, M. K., Bullmore, E. T., Bernard, F. A. & Baron-Cohen, S. (2008). Auditory novel targets in children with high-functioning autism. Brain, 131, 2479–2488. Gomot, M., Blanc, R., Clery, H., Roux, S., Barthelemy, C. & Bruneau, N. (2010). Candidate electrophysiological endophenotypes of hyper-reactivity to change in autism. Journal of Autism Development Disorders, 41 (6), 705–715. Huquet G, Ey E, Bourgeron T. The genetic landscapes of autism spectrum disorders. Annu Re Genomics Hum Genet. 2013; 14: 191-213. For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.