Welcome to the autism wiki!
About
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Common
More than 1 million cases per year (India)
- Can be reduce with a good treatment.
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong.
- Requires a medical diagnosis.
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual.
The range and severity of symptoms can vary widely.
Common symptoms
include difficulty with communication, difficulty with social interactions, obsessive interests and repetitive behaviors.
Early recognition, as well as behavioral, educational and family therapies may reduce symptoms and support development and learning.
Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
The range and severity of symptoms can vary widely. Common symptoms include difficulty with communication, difficulty with social interactions, obsessive interests and repetitive behaviors.
People with autism may have following
Behavioural
Inappropriate social interaction, poor eye contact,compulsive behaviour, impulsivity, repetitive movements, self-harm, or persistent repetition of words or actions.
Developmental
Learning disability or speech delay in a child.
Muscular
poor coordination or tic
Cognitive
intense interest in a limited number of things or problem paying attention.
Psychological
unaware of others' emotions or depression
Speech
speech disorder or abnormal tone of voice
Also common
lack of empathy, anxiety, or sensitivity to sound
Treatment
There are various kind of treatment for autism. I found ayurveda (आयुर्वेद) has best treatment of autism in the world.