Autism is such a tough thing for children. They often have trouble with social interaction and communication with others.
how any people have autism?
I am not sure the exact number, but enough that there was a advocacy organization in the United States started called "Autism Speaks" to conduct research and awareness.
thats good to know. how long has autism been identifed as an issue ?
I believe in the early 1900's and there is no known cure.
what causes it ?
Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs during the first three years of their child's life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace before worsening.
Autism is associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors during pregnancy include certain infections, such as rubella, toxins including valproic acid, alcohol, cocaine, pesticides and air pollution, fetal
they will have a manageable degree of sensory stimuli, which will make them calmer, better able to process the sensory stimulation they receive, and better able to relate to others.
Overview Communication and social interaction.
Organizations interested in spreading awareness about autism and how to be autism friendly, such as The Autism Directory, have created training programs for communities to illustrate how people with autism may communicate or interact differently from neurotypical people, or people without autism. There are also suggestions for how to modify one's reaction to improve