What is Autism?
- Autism is an effect that makes it difficult to communicate with others.
Symptoms
- The symptoms usually come at two to three months of age and it turns towards specific voices, the grasping of fingers, and smiling when things are appropriate.
- Also when a child becomes not responding to his/her name, playing with their toys unusually, and the disability of talking.
Causes of the disorder
- The causes of this disorder could be genetically past or mothers illnesses during pregnancy.
Diagnosis
- Two stage process, the first one involves the process in general development screening and evaluation from a team of doctors .
- Usually happens at the age of two.
How can you help yourself?
- You can connect with other children that are your age and practice the education at your house.
Contact someone for help
- Email to contact if your dealing with autism: info@nami.org
- Phone number to contact if your dealing with autism: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Credits:
Created with images by BLW Photography - "74/365 - autism awareness."