According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined as " developmental disorders marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially by the presence of repetitive behavior or restricted interested." Autism is a spectrum disordered meaning it has different affects on each person, they have common symptoms but specifically are different. (ACT Today, Autism Care and Treatment.) Autism does not have a direct cause. Research has shown that some things cause an increased risk but there is no direct cause. The most common risk factors for ASD include genetic, biological, and environmental factors. If your parent or sibling has ASD you are predisposed to have autism. If you have certain medical conditions
