Autism spectrum is a disorder that affects the central nervous system. It affects one out of every 68 children in the United States, and it occurs more often in boys rather than girls. Autism spectrum affects social interaction, both verbal and nonverbal communication, and behaviors and interests. A child’s development may be delayed from birth, or it can happen later in life. There are three main types of autism spectrum: asperger’s syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, and autistic disorder. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s mainly affects people who are 65 and older, but up to 5 percent of people with the disease
