AUTISM – A Confusing Disease
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder involving delays in development of basic skills such as social skills and effective communication skills. Autism, being a condition that is described as a “spectrum” , can also show varying degrees of abnormalities in regards to the persons’ intellect and ability to relate and cope in general society. SYMPTOMS ASD can be detected in young children from as early as age 3.Some of the warning signs include: Difficulty with using and understanding languages Difficulty with non-verbal communication like facial expression Problem in interacting with people Lack of ability to participate in conversations Difficulty in making friends Repetitive behaviour or action like head-banging Attention towards unusual objects Inability to adjust with the surroundings CAUSES The exact causes of ASD are still yet to be proven, however research has shown these to be some of the contributing factors: Her...