Autism
* Definition of Autism * Description of Autism * Causes and Risk Factors of Autism * Symptoms of Autism * Diagnosis of Autism * Treatment of Autism * Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Autism Definition of Autism Autistic disorder (known also as infantile autism or childhood autism) almost always develops before the age of three and is characterized by impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction, some form of repetitive and restricted stereotyped interest, ritual, or other behavior. Description of Autism Children with autism often have extreme difficulty developing normal relationships with others. They tend not to share in the interests their peers have. In many cases these children are not able to interpret non-verbal cues of communication like facial expressions. Most people with autism have some impairment in language and many never speak at all. About 8.7 of every 10,000 children are autistic, and more than 1 in 300 children have some f...