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Will you get fully better if you have autism?
No you won't get fully better if you have autism.
Will you get fully better from autism?
No - autism is a neurological condition, it is the way in which the brain functions. A person can become less severely effected by negative aspects of autism, however they will always be autistic, and many autistic people are very thankful for being autistic.
How do you overcome autism?
There are plenty of therapies and programmes nowdays. However, autism can hardly be cured. It can only get better if you try.
How did temple grandin get autism?
Temple Grandin was born with autism, which is a neurological condition that affects brain development. The exact cause of autism is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Is the number of people with autistic spectrum disorder rising?
It's impossible to say as we don't understand enough about autism yet - diagnosis is increasing, which is giving people the impression that autism is on the increase (when in fact it is simply that we understand autism better and diagnosis is better), but that doesn't necessarily mean that autism is on the increase.
Will you have autism all your life?
Yes, it is a developmental disability which cannot be cured. However, it can be treated with great success and many people with autism lead normal lives as adults.
What do we currently know about the cause of autism?
The exact cause of autism is not fully understood, but research suggests that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Genetic factors are believed to contribute significantly to the development of autism, with certain genes being associated with an increased risk. Additionally, environmental factors such as prenatal exposure to certain substances or infections may also influence the development of autism. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interplay of these factors in the development of autism.
How common is Autism ?
Autism is as common today as it always has been - currently figures put autism diangosis in children at 1 in 50, this doesn't mean an increase in autism but an increase in awareness of autism and better diangosis so more autistic people are now getting diagnosed.
Is the a particuler gruop of people that have autism?
There is a particular group of people that have autism: Autistic people! Autism does tend to be more commonly found in males, however often autism symptoms show differently in females and females are better at hiding their symptoms so it may be that autism is just underdiagnosed in females.
What is the current scientific consensus on the Neanderthal autism theory and its implications for understanding the genetic basis of autism spectrum disorders?
The current scientific consensus on the Neanderthal autism theory suggests that there is no direct evidence linking Neanderthal DNA to autism spectrum disorders. While some studies have found genetic similarities between Neanderthals and modern humans with autism, more research is needed to fully understand the genetic basis of autism. Overall, the Neanderthal autism theory has not been widely accepted and its implications for understanding autism spectrum disorders remain uncertain.
Why is autism so prevalent today?
There's nothing to suggest that autism is more prevalent today than it was decades, hundreds, or thousands of years ago. Autism diagnosis is on the increase but this doesn't mean that autism is on the increase.
Are there prenatal test for autism?
No, fortunately there is no pre-natal screening for autism.Some organisations, such as Autism Speaks, are aiming to bring about pre-natal screening in an attempt to stop Autistic people being born. As it is we don't know fully the causes of autism to be able to detect it outside of diagnosis from behaviour.
