Question

what is Autism and what are the symptoms

Answer 1

Autism is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that can occur differently in different people, predominantly characterized by impaired social functioning and communication disturbances. It is also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It usually affects the way people communicate, behave, or interact with others. There’s no single cause for it, and symptoms can be very mild or very severe. Most parents of children with ASD notice the issues when their child reach12 months, and between 80% and 90% noticed problems by 2 years. Children with ASD will have symptoms throughout their lives, but it’s possible for them to get better as they get older.

Signs and symptoms of Autism are;

· intense focus on one item

· unresponsiveness

· They can’t respond to their name by their first birthday.

· They avoid eye contact

· They prefer to be alone.

· lack of understanding social cues

· repetitive movements, or self-abusive behavior like head-banging.

· Playing, sharing, or talking with other people don’t interest them.

· They don’t understand emotions -- their own or others

· Delayed speech and language skills

· Echolalia (repeating the same phrase over and over)

· Inability to stay on topic when talking or answering questions

· Repetitive behaviors like hand-flapping, rocking, jumping, or twirling

· Lack of coordination, clumsiness

· Impulsiveness (acting without thinking)

· Short attention span