autism and other disorders, Summary | Autism PDD

Hi everyone, I found this great page which gives great insight into ASD and related disorders. I thought I might post it here for people who have not seen this before, especially after the 'what looks like autism' thread. Its on http://pediatricneurology.com/autism.htm, you would have to scroll down quite a bit. Mary

Oversimplified view of the major Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
0: Not a significant problem area.
++++: Typically, a significant problem area
Gray shading indicates core Autistic Spectrum Disorders and symptoms.

Problem Areas	Traditional Learning/ Language Disabilities	Hyperlexia	Semantic – Pragmatic Commun. Disorder (SPCD)	Non - Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLVD)	Asperger’s Syndrome	Autistic Disorder
Semantic problems(literal verbal/written language).	++++	0	+++	0	0	++++
Early verbal language delays	+++	0 or ++	+++	0	0	++++
Pragmatic language. (“What’s the real purpose of this conversation?”)	0	+++	+++	+++	++++	++++
Theory of mind; Relatedness; Empathy.	0	+	+	+	++++	++++
Eye contact problems.	0	+	+	+	++++	++++
Restricted/ stereotyped range of interests.	0	++	++	++	+++	++++
Appears unintersting in making friends	0	+	+	+	++++	++++
Pretend or symbolic play problems.	0	+	+	+	++++	++++
Spatial problems.	0 (+++ in perceptual learning disabilities)		+	++++	+	Varies
Fascination w/ written words.	0	++++	0	0	0	0
Gross and fine motor problems.	0	Varies		++++	+	+

My question is why do some kids in a family have disorder's and some don't get them. I find that weird!

I have read lots of things over lap in symptoms also.

A useful link for childhood disorders

http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/resources/childhood_disorders .htm