Question

What is Autism?

first video highlights autism advocate Carly Fleischmann who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum. In this video simulation Carly is with her family in a crowded coffee shop and the video shows the anxiety the situation can lead to.

In other video we see how walking down a sidewalk can differ between someone who is on the autism spectrum and someone who isn't. The video includes things that can cause sensory overload such as different sounds and lights.

Answer 1

A serious develepmental disorder that impaires the ability to communicate and interact

Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive emotional soocial and physical health of the affected individual.

people with autism have trouble with communication . they have trouble understanding what other people think and feel

common symptoms are,

• A lack of eye contact
• narrow range oof interestsor intense interest of certain topics
• Dooing some thing over and over
• High sensitivity to sound
• Not looking or listening to other people
• Not wanting to be held or cuddled
• Problem understanding or using speech gestures facial expressions or tone of voice
• talking in a sing song flat or robotic voice

Autism spectrum disorder types

• Asoergers syndrome
• Autistic disorder
• Childhood disintegrative disorder
• Passive developmental disoorder

causes

Exactky why auutism happens is not clear

Risk factors are, heriditery, child with older parents,pregnant women exposes certain drugs,chemicals,alcohol,and other infections

Diagnosiis

It ican be hard to get a definite diagnosis of autism.the physician will fooccus of the bhaviour and development.

Treatment

there is no cure for autism. But early treatment can make big diffrence in development for a chid with autism.

behavioral and commuunication therapy

medication s to help with symptoms of ASD like attention problem, hyperactivity, or anxiety.