Autism And Autism

Autism, also called: autism spectrum disorder. A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. People with autism have a short attention span. However, symptoms and their severity vary widely across these three core areas. Taken together, they may result in relatively mild challenges for someone on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum. For others, symptoms may be more severe, as when repetitive behaviors and lack of spoken language interfere with everyday life. The upside to this disorder is there is help for people with ASD, while autism is usually a life-long

Although it is best to begin intervention as soon as possible, the benefits of therapy can continue throughout life. This type of disorder requires a medical diagnosis, the range and severity of symptoms can vary widely. Common symptoms include difficulty with communication, difficulty with social interactions, obsessive interests, and repetitive behaviors. Autism isn't a disease and, there is no cure. However, it is possible for those who only just touch on the spectrum to no longer meet the criteria later in life after intensive therapy. That said, it is possible that there was an initial misdiagnosis as well, particularly since all children develop at their own pace. In many cases where children are diagnosed with autism and then no longer meet the requirements, they become diagnosed with a different disorder later on, most notably