Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reads:
“Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people.
ASDs are “spectrum disorders.” That means ASDs affect each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms.”
Read more: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html
American Academy of Pediatrics reads:
“Because autism is a genetic disorder, there is no single treatment or medication that can “cure” it. However, early identification and intervention, through medication and therapy, can limit symptoms and help the child enjoy a better quality of life.”
“There have been misconceptions that autism is a problem of children’s emotions or that it relates to how parents raise their child,” explains Lipkin. “In fact, we know it’s a brain-based disability with symptoms in three major areas: social interaction, communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior.”
Read more: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/pages/Is-It-Autism.aspx
Child Development Institute reads:
“Autism is not a disease, but a developmental disorder of brain function. People with classical autism show three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and imagination, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. Symptoms of autism usually appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. Although there is no cure, appropriate management may foster relatively normal development and reduce undesirable behaviors.”
Read more: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/autism_fact_sheet.shtml
Autism Society of America reads:
“Autism is treatable. Children do not "outgrow" autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.”
Read more: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home
Autism Source, ASA’s resource website on Autism National Institute of Child Health and Human Development reads:
“Different people with autism can have very different symptoms. Health care providers think of autism as a “spectrum” disorder, a group of disorders with similar features. One person may have mild symptoms, while another may have serious symptoms. But they both have an autism spectrum disorder.”
Read more: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/asd.cfm
Developmental delay Resources:
http://devdelay.org/index.html
Action for Autism website reads:
“Typically, about 20 in a population of 10,000 people will be autistic or have autistic symptoms. 80% of those affected by autism are boys. Autism is found throughout the world, in families of all economic, social, and racial backgrounds. Doctors, politicians, and rickshaw drivers alike all have autistic children.”
Read more: http://www.autism-india.org/
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