Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
The main cause of autism is yet unknown, however, excessive research is being done to formulate a correct hypothesis as to discovering the factors that led to this condition. It is believed that a combination of factors is probably the main cause. Through research, it has been found that genetics or families with inherent neurological problems seem to have an abundance of autism cases. Some other causes that are believed to spark this condition, but have not yet been proven are:
Diet
Digestive tract changes
Mercury poisoning
The body's inability to properly use vitamins and minerals
Vaccine sensitivity
Some symptoms of autism include:
Problems developing non-verbal communication
Failure to establish friendships
Lack of interest in sharing emotions
Lack of empathy
Delay in learning to talk
Problems taking steps to start conversations
Repetitive use of language
Difficulty understanding listener’s perspective
An unusual focus on pieces
Preoccupation with certain topics
A need for routine
Repetitive actions and behaviors
The treatment for autism is rather complex, for it is not based on the administration of medicine, although it does consist a part of the entire process. In order to properly treat victims of autism, the victim is usually sent for behavioral training and management, where he learns to improve his social skills and communication. Also, specialized therapies are recommended for the specific case of each individual so as to train the part of their social appearance that is evidently lacking. These are the main ways to treat autism victims.
The main cause of autism is yet unknown, however, excessive research is being done to formulate a correct hypothesis as to discovering the factors that led to this condition. It is believed that a combination of factors is probably the main cause. Through research, it has been found that genetics or families with inherent neurological problems seem to have an abundance of autism cases. Some other causes that are believed to spark this condition, but have not yet been proven are:
Some symptoms of autism include:
The treatment for autism is rather complex, for it is not based on the administration of medicine, although it does consist a part of the entire process. In order to properly treat victims of autism, the victim is usually sent for behavioral training and management, where he learns to improve his social skills and communication. Also, specialized therapies are recommended for the specific case of each individual so as to train the part of their social appearance that is evidently lacking. These are the main ways to treat autism victims.