Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.Autism is a 'spectrum disorder' meaning that each individual has a unique disorder unto themselves.
Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by multigene interactions or by rare mutations.
The prevalence of ASD is about 6 per 1,000 people, with about four times as many boys as girls.
The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice.
Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life.
Early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure.
Few children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, but some become successful, an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.
Things you need to know
There is no scientific link between Autism and childhood vaccinations
Every one who has Autism has their own particular type of Autism
Autistic children and adults do not have the 'mental capacities of children' as often reported, they lack the skills of communication
Aggressive behavior in children and young adults is often due to stress in an enviroment where they cannot communicate effectively.
Autistic children and adults are not 'naturally anti-social' this is why early education and therapies help
Special diets may help some children, but not all children
There is no cure for autism, an emphasis in some organizations to 'cure' the disorder does not help the children and adults NOW.
If we assist autistic indivduals, we as a society become more tolerant of difference of all kinds. International list of Autism Resources http://www.autism-india.org/worldorgs.html ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
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