There is no known cure for<unk> . The degree of symptoms can decrease, occasionally to the extent that people lose their diagnosis of ASD; this occurs sometimes after intensive treatment and sometimes not. It is not known how often this outcome happens; reported rates in unselected samples have ranged from 3% to 25%. Most<unk> ic children acquire language by age five or younger, though a few have developed communication skills in later years. Many<unk> ic children lack social support, future employment opportunities or self-determination. Although core difficulties tend to persist, symptoms often become less severe with age. Few high-quality studies address long-term prognosis. Some adults show modest improvement in communication skills, but a few decline; no study has focused on<unk>  after midlife. Acquiring language before age six, having an IQ above 50, and having a marketable skill all predict better outcomes; independent living is unlikely with severe<unk> . Many<unk> ic people face significant obstacles in transitioning to adulthood. Compared to the general population<unk> ic people are more likely to be unemployed and to have never had a job. About half of people in their 20s with<unk>  are not employed.<unk> ic people tend to face increased stress levels related to psychosocial factors, such as stigma, which may increase the rates of mental health issues in the<unk> ic population.
Autism
Schizophrenia
Tourettism
Reactive attachment disorder
Puberphonia
Intellectual disability
Selective mutism
Lesch–Nyhan syndrome