does anyone know anything about autism???

Question

becuase im doing a report on it and im going to submit it to a doc i know that wants to help autism

Answer 1

Autism, and the other four pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), are all considered to be neurodevelopmental disorders. They are diagnosed on the basis of a triad, or group of three behavioral impairments or dysfunctions:

1. Impaired social interaction,
2. Impaired communication and
3. Restricted and repetitive interests and activities.[

These three basic characteristics reflect Dr. Leo Kanner's first reports of autism emphasizing "autistic aloneness" and "insistence on sameness."


Stacking cans (or otherwise obsessively sorting objects) at a very young age may be an early indicator of autism. From a physiological standpoint, autism is often less than obvious in that outward appearance and may not indicate a disorder. Diagnosis typically comes from a complete patient history and physical and neurological evaluation.

The incidence of diagnosed autism has increased since the 1990s. Reasons offered for this phenomenon include better diagnosis, wider public awareness of the condition, regional variations in diagnostic criteria, or simply an increase in the occurrence of ASD (autism spectrum disorders).

The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders to be about one in every 150 children.

In 2005, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) stated the "best conservative estimate" as 1 in 1000. In 2006, NIMH estimated that the incidence was 2-6 in every 1000.

Answer 2

Autism is a brain damage that affects the communication and interaction skills. It started usually because of the genes or environment. Genes are hereditary. Autism can be also get from the environment where diseases started like leak gut. There are medications that are proven that can cure autism however, it is also known that it has a side-effects to the body. There is an alternative way to treat autism bighentaifan and this is by natural solutions. This is proven and safe as well. Check this website at www.naturaltherapies.com.

Answer 3

Autism is classified by the World Health Organization and American Psychological Association as a developmental disability that results from a disorder of the human central nervous system. It is diagnosed using specific criteria for impairments to social interaction, communication, interests, imagination and activities The causes, symptoms, etiology, treatment, and other issues are controversial.

Autism manifests itself "before the age of three years


my brother was once though to be autistic diagnosed but was mistooken for a central nervous problem resulting in many problems

ussually the discomfort of autistic child will result in a angry sensation and defensive state almost like being claustrphobic

Answer 4

It is a disorder caused by malfunction of the CNS in the brain. With advances in psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, the behavioral and cognitive functioning of individuals affected by autistic disorders might improve. Intensive, sustained special education programs and behavior therapy early in life might increase the ability of children with autism to acquire language and learning skills. In adults with autism, some studies have found beneficial effects of the antidepressant medications clomipramine and fluoxetine, and the newer antipsychotic medications such as Risperdal and, more traditionally, the much older drug haloperidol, possibly due to the preponderance of co-morbid disorders in those with autism significantly adding to behavioural and functional challenges more than the autism itself.

In many cases, several medications will be tried unsuccessfully, and palliative drug treatments may lose much of their effectiveness for mitigating symptoms later in life. Distinguishing between beneficial, palliative and detrimental treatments is not always straightforward

Answer 5

a little. its a mental disease that varies but usually effects social skills of a person, but in alot of cases they will have an extrordinary gift. Some can listen to a song and play it perfectly after just hearing it once, see a place one and draw a detailed pic, hear quarters drop and know how many fell just from listening, etc. but again the effects really vary

Answer 6

Karyn Seroussi knows A LOT about autism. Please contact her if you want to know almost everything about autism. She is an educated mother married to a scientist who's in the gray area between autism and regular people.

Answer 7

Having a child who is diagnosed as having a form of autism I do know something about it.....

Answer 8

I have an autistic cousin and a mildly autistic sister in law. What exactly do you want to know? Look here.
www.autism-society.org

Answer 9

its a gene mutation. it is a psychiatrics disorder of childhood. it causes problems in communication and social interactions.

this site may be helpful:
http://www.autism.org/

Answer 10

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

Go here it's everything about it!