what is autism?

Answer 1

What is autism?



Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females

Answer 2

American Heritage® Dictionary: Description of autism
NOUN: A psychiatric disorder of childhood characterized by marked deficits in communication and social interaction, preoccupation with fantasy, language impairment, and abnormal behavior, such as repetitive acts and excessive attachment to certain objects. It is usually associated with intellectual impairment. autist, autistic (-tk) & NOUN, autistically
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Answer 3

I think your referring to the desease, if so , its a desease that ( im just going on expericence- my friend is autistic) it makes you... its kinda hard to explain, to try my best, i guess it kind of brings you to your own world, where , Sosorry I cant really explain!!

Answer 4

autism is genetically manifested. it is a neurological and psycological disorder. autistic children suffers from abnormal social interaction, communication ability, their interests, and even their emotions -- which manifests one's behavior.