Autism is a brain disorder that limits a person's ability to communicate and relate to other people. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Autism, Asperger's, and other similar disorders used to be separate diagnoses, but now all fall under the broader term Autism Spectrum Disorder, which some people still refer to as Autism. It is a brain disorder that limits a person's ability to communicate and relate to other people. It first appears in young children, who fall along a spectrum from mild to severe. Some people can navigate their world, some have exceptional abilities, while others struggle to speak.
has a good list of questions parents can ask providers of new or unorthodox treatments. Some can be dangerous, including chelation therapy.Scientists don't know the exact cause of autism, but since it runs in families, genes probably play a role. Research is under way to see whether chemicals in the environment or infections before birth are to blame. Autism is more common among people with other genetic disorders, such as Fragile X and tuberous sclerosis.
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