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Untreated autism causes changes in brain function that make it more difficult for the person to control impulsive behavior or think rationally about their actions before they act on them.
Untreated autism causes changes in brain function that make it more difficult for the person to control impulsive behavior or think rationally about their actions before they act on them.
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Untreated ASD can be a burden to their friends and family members as they do not get to treat their behavior problems.
Untreated ASD can be a burden to their friends and family members as they do not get to treat their behavior problems.
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When someone with autism isn't treated, it can lead to numerous long-term social and behavioral problems that may potentially result in a lower life expectancy.
When someone with autism isn't treated, it can lead to numerous long-term social and behavioral problems that may potentially result in a lower life expectancy.
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Approximately 54% of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition, such as anxiety, mood disorders, poor executive functioning, and others.
Approximately 54% of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition, such as anxiety, mood disorders, poor executive functioning, and others.
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Behavioral issues, including being disruptive, are common in autistic adults.
Behavioral issues, including being disruptive, are common in autistic adults.
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Untreated autism causes changes in brain function that make it more difficult for the person to control impulsive behavior or think rationally about their actions before they act on them. This can lead to situations where ASD adults are unable to function in healthy , normal manners. This can lead to family members stressing over the ______ and disability of their fellow family member with autism.
Untreated autism causes changes in brain function that make it more difficult for the person to control impulsive behavior or think rationally about their actions before they act on them. This can lead to situations where ASD adults are unable to function in healthy , normal manners. This can lead to family members stressing over the ______ and disability of their fellow family member with autism.
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Untreated ASD can be a ______ to their friends , family members as they do not get to treat their behavior problems.
Untreated ASD can be a ______ to their friends , family members as they do not get to treat their behavior problems.
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When someone with autism isn't treated, it can lead to numerous long-term social and behavioral problems that may potentially result in a ______ life expectancy.
When someone with autism isn't treated, it can lead to numerous long-term social and behavioral problems that may potentially result in a ______ life expectancy.
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Approximately 54% of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition, such as anxiety, mood disorders , poor executive functioning and ______.
Approximately 54% of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition, such as anxiety, mood disorders , poor executive functioning and ______.
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Behavioral issues—including being ______—are also common, affecting 46% of autistic adults.
Behavioral issues—including being ______—are also common, affecting 46% of autistic adults.
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Explain how untreated autism can affect the ability to control impulsive behavior and think rationally before acting.
Explain how untreated autism can affect the ability to control impulsive behavior and think rationally before acting.
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What are some potential consequences of untreated ASD on family members?
What are some potential consequences of untreated ASD on family members?
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What percentage of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition?
What percentage of adults with ASD have at least one psychiatric condition?
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What percentage of autistic adults experience behavioral issues?
What percentage of autistic adults experience behavioral issues?
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How do the rates of mental health issues in adults with autism change over time?
How do the rates of mental health issues in adults with autism change over time?
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