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Absolutely not, autism is a neuro-biological disorder that a person is born with. It is a neurological difference, meaning those born with autism, have brains that function differently that those who do not have autism. You cannot "catch" autism from others.
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What does it mean to dream about someone with autism?
A person with autism has difficulty communicating. So a dream about someone with autism most likely would be about problems communicating. The subconscious mind could be telling the dreamer that he/she is not paying attention or is being too detached from the people and things all around.
How do horses heal autistic people?
by petting them Autism it not an illness and it cannot be 'healed' by horses or by anything else. Autism is a condition that people are born with, being around horses and other animals may help an autistic person to integrate more with the 'outside' world but that is all.
Where are people most likely to get autism?
Around United States and England.
Is there an autistic cult group trying to come up with a cure for autism and asperger's?
There isn't an Autistic cult group trying to come up with a cure for Autism (no need to say 'and Asperger's given as it is Autism, it's redundant), however there is Autism Speaks which may as well be a cult as they brainwash people into thinking Autism is bad and seek to 'cure' Autism. The only way to 'cure' Autism would be to eradicate Autistic people and prevent Autistic people being born.
What is Autism awareness?
Autism awareness is simply making people aware of autism and Autistic people. Unfortunately organizations such as Autism Speaks uses autism awareness to speak negatively about autism and Autistic people to increase their profits, thus there remains a lot of ignorance about autism.
How could you die from Autism?
You can't die as a result of having autism. In some cases autism is so severe that autistic people may not see potential harm such as oncoming trafic or falling into rivers, but this is uncommon. The biggest risk with autism is not the autism itself but prejudice towards autism, unfortunately many parents murder their autistic children or autistic people can be abused to the point of being killed.
How many people get autism?
No one 'gets' autism, it's not a disease someone can catch - autism is a neurological difference, Autistic people are born Autistic. Currently rates of diagnosis are around 1 in 55, but we have no way of knowing for sure how many people may be Autistic but not diagnosed.
What is the Problem that exits in America today about autism?
The biggest problem that exists in America today about Autism is ignorance. A lot of people don't understand Autism or respect Autistic people, there is a lot of prejudice that results in Autistic people being bullied, murdered, abused, tortured, and denied their rights.
Is it known how autism is contracted?
Autism has a genetic basis, and many people believe that it is caused by the genes being altered by environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins or allergens. Scientifically, the cause of autism spectrum disorders is unknown.
What can you do to people who have autism?
It would not be ethical or legal to do anything TO people who have autism.
Is autism a congenital issue?
I certainly don't subscribe to there being a congenital cause to autism but it is possible that some people and families may be more susceptible to contracting autism after an environmental insult or an accumulation of many environmental factors.
Do people with autism repeat them self's?
Yes people with autism do repeat them self's.
