What are facts about autism?

Answer 1

- Not listening to others.

-Want something but cannot ask

-Have a interest in a specific field.

Autism is not a single thing, it is a range or "spectrum" disorder. It is not a disease. It is not curable. People who are autistic are not all alike. A few are completely unable to communicate. Autism is probably caused by genetic mutations and as many as 12 different gene combinations may be associated with autism. A few autistic people have extraordinary abilities or gifts, often with numbers, music, art, or science. People with milder forms of autism spectrum disorder are diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. These people typically show a delayed verbal ability, unusual speech patterns, little eye contact, limited social skills, and intense focus on narrow subjects of interest to them. While autism is not curable, it is treatable with intensive attention to social skills and behaviors. People who receive intervention early in life will have many fewer social problems later.