What is Autism?
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a vast range of conditions that are commonly represented by a set of challenges, with communication, social reciprocity, and repetitive, or unusual behavior and varying levels of intellectual disability.
There is no one Autism-As people have become aware of the concept of a spectrum or range of Autism; it is understood that there are different levels or degrees of Autism, from one person having very mild symptoms and challenges to others who have severe symptoms and critical challenges.
- Autism is the most common disabilities in the United States, with 1 in every 110 children diagnosed with it.
- Autism is also the most prevalent heritable disability.
- Autism is most recognizable in children aged 2 to 3 years old.
- Manifestation of Autism may start at infancy as hindered attachment and is carried into Adulthood.
- Genetic and environmental factors both are responsible for the development of Autism.