Autism is a major brain disorder that is usually diagnosed by age three. It affects communication and social skills and occurs in about 1 in 1000 births. While the exact causes are unknown, autism can be identified by doctors like Dr. Leo Kanner and affects people of all backgrounds. Common careers for those with autism include painting, music, and piano tuning.

1. Autism
By: Ashlye Barcal
Period: 1
Date: April 1, 2009

2. What can autism do to help you?
It helps you by
communicating
and relating with
people..

3. Who was it first identified by?
It was
discover
ed by Dr.
Leo
Kanner

4. When is it usually diagnosed by (like
what age)?
It is
usually
diagno
sed by
the
age
three…

5. How common is autism?
It occurs in one to two of
every 1000 births.

6. Autism is a major brain disorder..

7. Who is affected by autism?
It occurs among
all races,
nationalities, and
social classes.

8. What are the common jobs that
people with autism can get?
Painters
Artists
Piano Tuners

9. What causes autism spectrum
disorders?
• They do not know yet?