If you are worried that someone you love with autism will not enjoy life to the full then read on. Autism is an arrested development. It hampers development in a human being and occurs normally in children
Study show that it is the fastest growing development disability and there is a worldwide autism epidemic. This article will try to identify causes, diagnosis methods and steps to deal with autism.
Did You Know That...
• 1 in every 150 babies born has Autism ( and in some reports it is even greater then that)
• Families with one autistic child have a 2 to 8 percent chance of having another autistic child.
• Boys are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism.
• Mental retardation is present in 75-80% of individuals with autism.
• Autism occurs more often than childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis.
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. In the U.S. alone, autism increased by 172% during the 1990s.
• When autism is detected and treated early, costs associated with the disorder can be reduced by 66%.
It is believed that one in every 150 children diagnosed is affected by autism. Parents love their children and it is a joy to bring another human being into the world. The Bible says that children are a gift from God.
It is so painful and heartbreaking to discover that your child is affected by autism. Many parents blame themselves for their child’s autism. Some believe it is their genes.
According to National Autism Association autism is no longer considered heritable and a genetic disorder. Environmental conditions are contributory factors to autism. It is believed that it is environmentally triggered and is a preventable and treatable disease. Research in the environment has brought hope to those affected by autism and therefore environmental analysis to causes of autism holds the key to finding the cause and developing effective treatment for autism.
Yet you will hear theories of many causes of autism, but no one has found the exact cause of autism
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, School psychiatrists and Developmental Paediatricians use methods such as, M-CHAT (Modified checklist for Autism in Toddlers), CARS (Child Autism Rating Scale), Autism Diagnostic Checklist Form E-2 and ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale) to diagnose autism.
In the 1950’s-1970’s mothers whose children were affected with autism were labelled ‘’Refrigerated Mothers’’. It was believed that mothers were not loving and neglecting their children which cause them to regress into their own world. But environmental analysis has changed this notion and believed that autism has a direct link to the environment.
Diagnostic methods are available to help cure autism and is been used by professionals. Early detection of autism will decrease cost of autism. Parents should be assured that your efforts to cure autism will be rewarded.
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Are there social groups that my adult son can join ...
By: derrick | 22-07-2008
are there social groups that my adult son can join? He is high functioning mentarlly retarded, with autistic symtoms.
Seminars for nurses
By: Kay Provance | 22-07-2008
I am currently a certified diabetic educator. I see the need for a professional to help people make the necessary lifestyle changes involved with treating autism. Is there currently a seminar available for nurses?
Treatment options
By: mindy | 17-07-2008
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.His behavior gets out of control quit a bit. Is there any kind of treatments to help calm him down? He also was diagnosed with adhd which makes him bounce off the walls. The doctor gave me clonidine, but it puts him to sleep most of the time and told me there is nothing else they can do except do these short term treatment sesions and that might help. Is there other things that might help clear his mind so he can be like other little kids?
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By: les | 21-06-2008
Does anyone know of any speech therapist or speech therapy businesses that offer free funding for children with autism in Atlanta, GA?
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My child is in the spectrum of autism and to calm her down i have heard giving them chocolate covered coffee beans would help, is this true?
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By: Chrissie | 02-06-2008
My son is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD since he was 4. He's been in Special Ed. since he's 3. I've always seen some autism behaviors in him, but his teachers have said he doesn't have autism. He has no attention span, hates loud noises and bright lights, doesn't always look you in the eye when he talks, likes to line things up. However, he has no problems socially. He makes friends very easily. How do I know if he is autistic? Is it possible to be a "little" autistic? I always thought you were born with autism. Can you develop it later on, say at 10 years old? Thank you.
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