can addictive behavior actually be a form of autism?

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can addictive behavior actually be a form of autism?

2006-11-22 16:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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An addictive behavior which is based on repetition may be a symptom of autism. If an action, a sound, or a phrase is repeated on end, this may be one of the results. If there is addictive behavior but no other signs of autism (normal speech, normal social interaction, etc.) there may be a different problem.

2006-11-22 16:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kate L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Addicts can "quit" their behavior. Autistic people can't quit being
autistic.

2006-11-23 00:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by CraZyCaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

not likely. Addiction is a disease unto itself.

2006-11-23 00:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't think so.

2006-11-23 00:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by jare bare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋