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Articles: Children - Causes of
Autism
By Phil
Wiley
Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects an
individual’s ability to communicate and relate to others. It is a
type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that is lifelong and
can result in some social isolation.
The cause of Autism is
not known, although research has shown differences in brain
structure between children with autism and non-autistic children.
Some early research has also indicated that Autism could be genetic,
with parents who have an autistic child more likely to have another
child with autism.
It has also being shown that autism is
more prevalent in those who have certain conditions including
untreated Phenylketonuria (PKU), Fragile X Syndrome, Tuberous
Sclerosis and Congenital Rubella Syndrome.
The symptoms of
autism typically develop within the first three years of life. All
people with Autism experience difficulty with social interaction,
and children might prefer to play alone and make little eye contact
with other people. Babies with autism may not babble talk and may
also seem to have hearing difficulties. Language development is
almost always delayed in children with autism.
Sufferers may
have difficulties in both verbal and non-verbal communication, have
limited, patterned or over-used behaviour patterns, play and
interests. These include repetitive body rocking, forming unusual
attachments to objects and resisting change (holding to routines and
rituals, for example).
The world-wide incidence of autism is
consistent around the globe, but it has been shown that it is four
times more prevalent in boys than girls. The development of autism
is not affected in any way by race, ethnicity, social boundaries,
family income, lifestyle or educational levels.
Article by health
writer Kate Wiley of http://www.advice-on-health.com
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