A Look At Autism - What Is Autism?
What Is Autism?
Autism is a prevalent neurological or brain
disorder and is known to be a severe developmental disorder that affects a
person's ability to understand, communicate or interact with others in a
social setting.
Who Does Autism Affect?
Autistic disorder is generally seen in
infants during the first three years of their lives and remains throughout
their life. It has been seen that Autism is usually seen in males.
Causes of Autism
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It has been concluded that Autism is not a
mental illness. Rather, it is a neurological disorder. Though many times
the true cause of this disorder is not known, it is believed to be an
inability or imbalance of the brain to process information like other
normal individuals. A damaged central nervous system can lead to a
condition of Autism.
Since Autism affects the development of a
child, it helps to recognize such a disorder as early as possible (within
18 months) so that corrective steps can be taken in a timely manner. If
Autism is diagnosed correctly and early, the child can be trained and
taught how to relate to people and develop other normal communication and
behavior patterns.
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Autism May Cause
Child with Autism May show the following
signs -
- Difficulties in communication, both verbal
and non verbal.
- Inability to interact socially with people.
- Tendency to repeat words.
- Prefers to be alone.
- Speech disorders, no use of speech.
- Learning impairment.
- Hyperactive or slow behaviour.
- Likes to rotate, spin or line up objects.
- Enjoys doing the same things for long periods
of time.
- Dislikes any kind of change
Spectrum Disorder
Though Autism is a neurological disorder with
specific affects, it may also be accompanied by several other problems
such as mental retardation, seizures and cerebral palsy. Hence, Autism is
also referred to as a 'Spectrum Disorder' due to the several other
disorders / problems associated with it.
Note: This content on Autism is only
meant to provide a general information about Autism disorder and should
not be constituted as medical advice or treated as complete information.
For more detailed information on Autism,
please visit:
The National Autistic
Society :
www.nas.org.uk
Autism Speaks:
www.autismspeaks.org/index.php
Action For Autism:
www.autism-india.org
Asha For Education:
www.ashanet.org/index.php
Institute For Remedial
Intervention Services, Autism India:
http://www.autismindia.com/
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