What Is It? 4p1w4n
Autism is a brain development disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects your ability to communicate and interact with other people.
What Causes It? 563a2f
No one knows for sure what causes autism, but it could have something to do with family genetics, prenatal risk factors, or exposure to children's vaccines. It affects one in 150 kids in the US, and is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls.
What Are the Symptoms? 1695o
- Lack of, or delay, in spoken language
- Repeating words or phrases
- Repeating physical behaviors, like flapping hands, spinning objects, or stacking objects
- Obsessive attachment to objects
- Lack of interest in social interactions
- Little or no eye
- Resistance to change
- Temper tantrums
How Is It Treated? 3a4s3t
Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism, but with help from your teeth or making the bed.
- For more info on autism, check out www.autism-society.org.
