Autism

= Autism = What is Autism? ﻿Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders know as Persuasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Other PDD's are Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and Professionals refer to this as Autism Spectrum Disorders.

What does Autism mean?
Autism causes kids to experience the world differently from the way most other kids do. It is hard for kids with autism to talk with other people and express themselves using words. Kids who have autism usually keep to themselves and may can't communicate without special help.

=Signs and Symptoms =
 * Inappropriate laughing and giggling
 * No real fear of dangers
 * Apparent insensitivity to pain
 * May not want cuddling
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sustained, unusual or repetitive play
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Uneven physical or verbal skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">May avoid eye contact
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">May prefer to be alone
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Difficulty in expressing needs
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Inappropriate attachments to objects
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Insistence on sameness
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Echoes words or phrases
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Inappropriate response or no response to sound
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Spins objects or self
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Difficulty in interacting with others

=<span style="color: #f22cd0; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What causes Autism? = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> It's simple, nobody knows. Some scientists think that some kids might be more likely to have autism because some disorders it is similar to, run in families. Figuring out the exact cause for autism is hard because the human brain is so complicated.

=<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Living with Autism = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Some children with mild autism will grow up and be able to live on their own. Those with more serious problems will always need some form of help. But all kids with autism have a brighter future with the support and understanding of doctors, teachers, caregivers, parents, siblings and friends.

=<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Physical and Medical Issues that may accompany Autism =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Seizure Disorders
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Genetic Disorders
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Gastrointestinal Disorders
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sleep Dysfunction
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sensory Integration Dysfunction
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Pica

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> http://www.autismspeaks.org/

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html#