Not every adult with autism gets better. Some -- especially those with mental retardation -- may get worse. Many remain stable. But even with severe autism, most teens and adults see improvement over time, find Paul T.Not every adult with autism gets better. Some -- especially those with mental retardation -- may get worse. Many remain stable. But even with severe autism
Do autistic traits get worse with age?
Goldsmiths, University of London researchers working with adults recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have found high rates of depression, low employment, and an apparent worsening of some ASD traits as people age.
Can autism symptoms get worse?
It is also true that some children appear to get worse, Amaral said. Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to predict who will do well and who will develop more severe autism symptoms and need different interventions.
Can you grow out of severe autism?
Summary: Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers have found that the vast majority of such children still have difficulties that require therapeutic and educational support.
Does autism decrease over time?
A new study found that some children correctly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at an early age may lose symptoms as they grow older. Further research may help scientists understand this change and point the way to more effective interventions.
Even so, lots of people still use the term Aspergers. The condition is what doctors call a high-functioning type of ASD. This means the symptoms are less severe than other kinds of autism spectrum disorders.