| What is Autism? |
Autism affects 1 out of every 150 Children
If a family has a child with autism,
life may never be the same...
Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder. It usually appears before the age of three and is currently one of the most common developmental disabilities in the world. Each person with autism is unique; however there are common characteristics that may occur:
- Difficulty speaking and understanding language
- Poorly developed social skills
- Repetitive behavior such as spinning objects or rocking
- Difficulty with changes to surroundings or routines
- Inability to interact socially with others
The specific causes of autism remain a mystery, although most scientists believe there is a biological cause that affects the workings of the brain. Autism crosses barriers of race, ethnicity and social class.
Autism is a part of our world,
not a world apart.
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