What is Autism? Also, known as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Per the Autism speaks website it is the “a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. Autism effects four times boys than girls. There is no racial prefence for it, it effects all races. There is no known single cause for autism, although the best available science points to important genetic components. But one always ask what is the cause, why my loved one, how do I deal with it, and how can this be prevented? Scientist are unaware of the environmental causes of it. Autism is a disorder of neural development. It is characterized by impaired …show more content…
His mother has him in special programs to help him and her to have the support and getting more knowledge in dealing with this disorder. I know there are special therapy sessions probably to get him more vocal and showing more expressions. I just pray that there is somehow a cure for it sooner than later for Autism. The history that is be hide the diagnosis of Autism took place in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner he reported on eleven children who showed a marked lack of interest in other people, but a highly unusual interest in the inanimate environment. It was thought that the children had this early form of schizophrenia. On the other hand, it was thought to be just bad parenting that’s the reasoning with the children actions. Autism is becoming more on the rise of being a common disorder for instance like down syndrome. There are many foundations out to spread the news of this disorder. Some parents or caregivers might see Autism as a burden or like it’s the end the world. All honestly, I think they shouldn’t feel that way. Each individual person is special and unique in their own type of way. They should have their support system and the proper knowledge in with dealing with