Autism is a mental condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication. There are several types of autism defined by symptoms present. Autistic disorder involves problems with social interaction, communication, and play from a young age. Asperger's syndrome is similar but does not impact language. The causes of autism are not fully known but genetics are thought to play a role. Symptoms include delays in speech, repetitive behaviors, problems communicating, and difficulty with changes in routine. Prevention efforts include avoiding drugs and alcohol during pregnancy.

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Autism
By: Najadah Woodley

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What Is Autism?
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Autism is a mental condition that makes it hard to
communicate and get along well with others.
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When you have autism, different parts of the brain fail to work
together. Most people with autism will always fail to get along
with and talk to others, although others with earlier treatments
get better.

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What Are The Different Types of Autism?
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The different types of autism are: Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s
Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Rett
Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Kanner’s
Syndrome.
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Autistic Disorder refers to problems with social
interactions, communication, and imaginative play in children
younger than 3 years old.
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Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome don’t have a problem with
language, but they have the same social problem as people with
Autistic Disorder.
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), also know as an
uncommon autism or atypical. This is for children who have some
autistic behaviors, but don’t fit into other categories.

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What Are The Different Types of Autism?
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Rett Syndrome is common in girls, children with Rett syndrome
develop normally, but they slowly start to lose their
communication and social skills. At the ages of 1 to 4, rapid
hand movements replace the purposeful use of the hands.
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Childhood Disintegrative Disorder children with this extremely
rare disorder develop up until the age of 2 and then they lose
most of their communication and social skills.
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The last type of autism, Kanner’s Syndrome is known as the
early stage of autism in infants that occur before the age of 3
and has the typical autism symptoms.

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What Are The Causes Of Autism?
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Some scientists say there isn’t a main cause of autism, but
studies show that it is inherited from the parents to the baby.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Autism?
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The symptoms of autism include:
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A delay in learning to talk or talking at all,
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Repeated or overused types of behavior, interests, and play,
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Difficulty in verbal communication or any types of communication,
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The inability to participate in a conversation,
And…
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A difficulty in adjusting to changes in routines or familiar surroundings.

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How To Prevent Autism.
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To prevent the risk of having a child with autism do not take any
drugs, unless a doctor approves or do not drink any alcoholic
beverages of any kind while you are pregnant, and if you are
diagnosed with celiac disease or German measles, you have to
get an immunization shot immediately.

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Links
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http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/autism-topic-overview
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http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/understanding-autismbasics

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