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What Is Autism? |
- Brain Development Disorders - Difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communications, and repetitive behaviors - Emerge between 2 and 3 years old. |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder |
- Childhood Dis-integrative Disorder - Intellectual Disability - Difficulties in Motor Coordination and Attention - Physical Health Issues (sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances) - Excel in : Visual Skills, Math, & Art |
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Autism Speaks |
-Fund Research on Effective Methods for earlier diagnosis - Improved Outcomes: Intervention with Behavioral Therapies -Increases Awareness and Investigation |
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How Common Is Autism? |
- 1/68 American Child has Autism - Four to Five more times common among boys than girls - 1/42 boys and 1/189 girls are diagnosed - Affects 3 Million in the states and tens of millions worldwide - Increased from 10 to 17 percent in recent years *No Explanations For This Continuing Increase* |
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What Causes Autism? |
- No One Cause - No Type of Autism - Over last five years... Scientists have identified a number of rare gene changes or mutations associated with Autism. - Small Number: Cause Autism by Themselves *The clearest evidence of these autism risk factors involves events before and during birth* |
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Symptoms |
- Social Challenges - Communication Difficulties - Repetitive Behaviors - Associated Medical Conditions - Genetic Disorders - Seizure Disorders - Sleep Dysfunction - Sensory Processing Problems - Pica |
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Facts |
1. There is no medical detection or cure. 2. Costs a family an average of $60,000 a year. 3. Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S. |
