Did you ever heard about a psychological disease AUTISM ??? <<SERIOUS ANSWER PLEASE>>?

Question

If you have any Proper Example like cure and treatment of some body you know closely,.,. asker need some details,,.,Thank you !!!

Answer 1

Autism is thought to be a genetic condition (although the cause/mechnism is still very much unknown at this point) in which an individual has deficits in social relations, communication, and restricted interests. At times, behavioral excesses may be present as well. There is no "cure" for autism, but appropriate intervention efforts increase the independent functioning of individuals with this disorder. The best interventions are behavior analytic in nature.

Answer 2

Rambo, there are huge numbers of socities that help people & families with autism, do web searches and include words like 'society' and 'association' and you will find more than can imagine.

Here are a few paragraphs from WebMD (it's on line). "Autism is a brain disorder that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others. Signs of autism almost always develop before a child is 3 years old, although the condition is sometimes not diagnosed until later. Typically, parents first become concerned when they notice that their toddler does not begin to talk or does not respond and interact like other children of the same age. Toddlers with autism do not usually develop speech normally and may seem to be deaf although hearing tests are normal. Autism also affects how a child perceives and processes sensory information. The severity of autism varies. Some individuals need assistance in almost all aspects of their daily lives, while others are able to function at a very high level and can even attend school in a regular classroom. While this is a lifelong condition that typically results in some degree of social isolation, treatment can make a major difference in the lives of people with autism. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment has resulted in increasing numbers of people with autism being able to live independently as adults....."

On a peripheral note, if you want to read about an interesting take on autism, and why it may be in our gene pool, real the fabulous book 'Blink: the power of thinking without thinking ' by Malcolm Gladwell. There is a theme developed in there which the author muses about 'temporary autism.' Fascinating concepts.

Good luck in your search.

Answer 3

Autism cannot be cured. The best chance for someone that has autism is early diagnosis and intervention. Most school districts will treat children with autism starting at age 2. If you know someone with autism they will need therapy. There is a lot of information on the internet about autism, there are also support groups for parents and siblings.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Firstly, can you give more details, i.e. what type of autism, how severe, any other adjoining (comorbid) conditions...? I've copied a section from nas.org.uk which is a great resource.

Parents of newly-diagnosed children will often ask, "Is there a cure?". There is currently no known 'cure' for autism. This does not mean, however, that nothing can be done to help a person with autism. In this section of our website, you can read about some of the 'interventions' which may be of help. Our understanding of autism has grown tremendously since it was first identified in the 1940s, and as we learn more about the condition, more interventions will undoubtedly become available.

Because autism is a 'spectrum' disorder it affects different people in different ways. It is therefore very difficult to generalise about how a person with autism will develop over time. It is particularly important to realise that an intervention - where intervention is considered necessary - which works well with one individual may not be appropriate or effective with another.

The symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations. Both children and adults can exhibit any combination of autistic behaviours in varying degrees of severity . This means that two children, both with the same diagnosis, can act very differently from one another and have varying skills.

Contrary to what many people imagine, however, some children and adults with autism may make eye contact, show affection, smile and laugh, and demonstrate a variety of other emotions. Some go on to hold down responsible employment, have relationships with others, marry and raise children. Like anyone else, people with autism respond to their environment in both positive and negative ways and change as they mature. Many people with autism have an ability to focus on detail and may have good powers of concentration on a single activity provided it is of interest to them. This means they can often achieve a very high level of skill in a particular area. Children with autism can be especially good at learning facts, skills and talents. People with autism tend to be very honest and, if communication skills develop, will report things very accurately and openly.
Interventions

Most interventions are aimed at helping children with autism. While children with autism are not 'curable' they can be helped, especially if their autism is diagnosed early in life.

Various types of early intervention for autism and other developmental disorders exist and may be available to you locally. These include:

* Child Development Centre groups (accessed via the diagnostic team or Health Authority)
* Portage Services (usually accessed via the Local Authority's Education department)
* Hanen Programs (run by specially trained Speech and Language Therapists who can be contacted via the Health Authority)
* Playgroups, including those run by the Pre-school Learning Alliance
* Nursery classes, general or resourced for special needs (run by the Local Education Authority)

For further information on interventions, please follow the link below entitled "Approaches, therapies and interventions" or call the Autism Helpline on 0845 070 4004




All the best, I really hope that helps!

Answer 5

From what I know of Autism, it is a genetic/psychological disorder where the brain has trouble differentiating the needed information from the un-needed. This results in sensory overload and a failure to develop social skills because of the constant bombardment of sensory signals to the brain.

I don't know about a cure, although I have heard of some types of psychological conditions like this treated through non-traditional means. The Journey www.thejourney.com would be one such possibility.

Answer 6

Autism is not a disease, it is a brain disfunction and it cannot be cured. You can however work with people with autism to help them develop and lead a life where they rely on minimul support (depending on the nature of the Autism).

Answer 7

read a story once of a mother who got VERY involved in the intervention plan for her young daughter. Moved many times seeking to be close to treatment centers, once she learned the treatments from the professionals, she home schooled her... girl grew up to be some kind of corporate executive if I remember accurtely. The story was in spanish, "Selecciones" magazine or something like that... bathroom reading visiting my mother a couple years back. :)

Good luck!

Answer 8

There is no known cure for autism, only treatment to help improve symptoms and behavior.

Answer 9

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. One should keep in mind however, that autism is a spectrum disorder and it affects each individual differently and at varying degrees - this is why early diagnosis is so crucial. By learning the signs, a child can begin benefiting from one of the many specialized intervention programs

Autism is one of five disorders that falls under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), a category of neurological disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development.”

The five disorders under PDD are:
Autistic Disorder
Asperger's Disorder
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
Rett's Disorder
PDD-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
Each of these disorders has specific diagnostic criteria which been outlined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR).

Prevalence of Autism
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 166 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2004). Roughly translated, this means as many as 1.5 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. And this number is on the rise.

Based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, the ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.

Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family, and any child.

And although the overall incidence of autism is consistent around the globe, it is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls.


There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted by the medical community that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Brain scans show differences in the shape and structure of the brain in autistic versus non-autistic children. Researchers are investigating a number of theories, including the link between heredity, genetics and medical problems. While no one gene has been identified as causing autism, in many families there appears to be a pattern of autism or related disabilities, further supporting a genetic basis to the disorder. Researchers are searching for irregular segments of genetic code that autistic children may have inherited. It also appears that some children are born with a higher susceptibility to autism, but researchers have not yet identified a single "trigger" that causes autism to develop.

Researchers are also investigating the possibility that, under certain conditions, a cluster of unstable genes may interfere with brain development, resulting in autism. Still other researchers are investigating problems during pregnancy or delivery, as well as environmental factors such as viral infections, metabolic imbalances, and exposure to environmental chemicals.

Autism tends to occur more frequently than expected among individuals who have certain medical conditions, including Fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, congenital rubella syndrome, and untreated phenylketonuria (PKU). Some harmful substances ingested during pregnancy have also been associated with an increased risk of autism. Early in 2002, The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) prepared a review of hazardous chemical exposures and autism and found no compelling evidence for an association. However, there was very limited research and more needs to be done to rule out chemicals.

The question regarding a relationship between vaccines and autism continues to be debated. In 2001, an investigation by a committee of the Institute of Medicine concluded that the "evidence favors rejection of a causal relationship.... between MMR vaccines and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD)." The committee however, acknowledged that "they could not rule out" the possibility that the MMR vaccine could contribute to ASD in a small number of children. While other researchers agree the data does not support a link between the MMR and autism, they also agree more research is clearly needed.

Whatever the cause, it is clear that children with autism and PDD are born with the disorder or born with the potential to develop it. Bad parenting does not cause it. It is not a mental illness. Children with autism are not unruly kids who choose not to behave. Furthermore, no known psychological factors in the development of a child have been shown to cause autism.

Answer 10

yes.....there is no treatment...