Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects brain processing related to the senses, social interaction, communication, and behavior. Common symptoms include not responding when called, avoiding eye contact, difficulty playing with others, lack of pretend play or unusual repetitive pretend play, and not enjoying changes in routine. Famous people who are believed to have had ASD include Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Beethoven, Bill Gates, and Charles Darwin. The document provides information about World Autism Awareness Day and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

1. WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS
DAY
2 APRIL
2014

2. TACKLE AUTISM CAREFULLY
Autism or Autism
Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) affect the
brain processing in
sense of organs,
social relationship,
communication
and behavior.

3. SYMPTOMS OF
AUTISM

4. Not responding when called,
sometimes appears deaf

5. Avoid eye contact while speaking

6. Difficulty in mixing and playing with
other children

7. Not interested in normal teaching
method

8. Does not point with the index finger
to indicate interest

9. Not enjoying change in routine life,
like sameness

10. Lack of pretend play or unusual
and repetitive pretend play

11. Extreme restlessness, hyperactivity
or extreme passivity

12. Autism is a
disorder,
anyone in our
family,
relation or
society may
be living.

13. Famous people with
ASD
Abraham Lincoln Albert Einstein
Thomas
Edison
Beethoven
Bill Gates Charles darwin

14. Aware of Autism
For the welfare of persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy,
Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities
New Delhi – 110060
www.thenationaltrust.in