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Increasing Awareness of Autism
, 12 26th, 2008
Autism is a complex developmental disability that often becomes visible in the first three years of a child’s life. Autism is a ‘spectrum disorder’, meaning that it covers a set of behaviors and affects individuals differently and to various degrees of severity. There is no single known cause for autism, though studies indicate that genetics are a contributing factor, as well as certain harmful toxins introduced in a child’s life. In American children, the prevalence of autism is about 1 in 150, and the number is much higher in males at 1 in 94. Families with autistic children face a lifetime of support, and as the number of autistic children increases, it’s important to also increase autism awareness amongst the general population. If autism is recognized early in a child’s life, it is possible for children to develop into functional adults, working through their autism. However, there is no known cure for autism.
To recognize autism, look for lack or delay of spoken language, repetitive use of language or motor mannerisms, little or no eye contact, and lack of interest in peer relationships. Autistic children lack certain important social skills, and autism often manifests most clearly in this respect.
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