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Can you die from Autism?
of course not, autism isn't a disease.
What age group is affected by autism?
All age groups are affected by autism. Autism is a neurological difference that starts within the womb and continues throughout a persons entire life. A person is Autistic throughout their lives so at all ages, it does not just effect someone for a specific number of years or during a specific age range.
When was Nigel Llong born?
Nigel Llong was born in 1969.
How do you inherit the disease of Autism?
Autism is not a disease, Autism is a neurological difference - a difference in a persons brain and how their brain works. There is a strong genetic factor but we don't yet know the exact causes of Autism.
Should Autism be treated as a disease?
In some cases depending on the severity of symptoms Autism must be treated as a disease (or even several interacting diseases). However many cases of Autism can be treated simply by teaching better coping strategies. In a few cases they may not currently have symptoms that require treating it as a disease, but such symptoms may develop later in life.
Is tourettes a life long disease?
Autism is not a disease, autism is a neurological difference - we are born Autistic, just like people are born black/African-American. As such it is life-long because autism is an identity and makes us who we are: how we interact and understand the world around us. Autism symptoms such as sensory issues can be reduced with treatment, and we can learn social behaviour.
What happens in the body to cause the disease for autism?
Autism is not a disease, Autism is a neurological difference. As Autism is neurological it occurs in the womb, mostly we believe it is caused by genes or genetic mutations, although environmental factors such as medications taken by the mother during pregnancy may cause autism.
Does autism affect mortality?
No, it is not a disease it is a disorder.
What is the same as cancer and autism?
Nothing is the same as cancer and autism, not even cancer and autism are the same. Some very offensive people liken autism to a disease such as cancer, this is ableist.
Why is yawning not contagious to people with autism?
Yawning is not a disease.
How long does it take for someone to develop autism?
Autism is a developmental disease that is present from birth and continues for one's entire life. It takes a while for symptoms to become apparent, as a child's behavior proves different than others.
What disease does vitamin d prevent?
Cancer and autism diseases
