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Asperger Syndrome "which is a form of autism" was recognized by a man named Hans Asperger. That's where Asperger got the name from-in the mid 1930s. People in America decided not to call the mental disability "autism" or "aspergers" in the 1930's and 1940's because of the war against Germany.
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Can you be cured if you have autism?
There is no known cure for autism at this time.
Is autism a neural disorder?
So little is known about autism that we do not even know that.
What are little known acts on Hitler?
Hitler had autism
Can autism be inherited sexually?
It cannot be acquired sexually. However, it can be inherited genetically. While all direct causes for autism are not completely known, there are some studies that indicate that parent with particular autism or autism-like symptomology can contibute to the likelihood that autism will surface in their children, thus establish a possible link to inheritability of autism or autism spectrum disorders. There are links to reelin gene mutations that also give rise to autism as well.
What is autism and how is it controvertial?
Autism is a neurological difference, known as Autism Spectrum Disorder it impacts on how a person understands and responds to the world - it can include social and communication problems, sensory issues, meltdowns, and a wide range of other traits. Autism isn't controversial, but there are controversial subjects surrounding autism such as the problem of people wanting to eradicate autism and thus Autistic people.
Was autism called something else before it was identified as autism?
Before autism was known as is, the oldest record of it was known as somebody who had been possessed by evil. There were false rumors about it being a threat to society and convinced everyone that it must be vanquished. No witch that was burnt had lived to tell of their lives.
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.
Is there any record of someone with autism giving birth to a child with autism?
Yes, there are known situations of persons with autism having children with autism. There is a genetic component to autism. Some people with autism get married and have children. Some of those children have autism, but some do not. Autism varies in its severity, so other people might not recognize that a person has autism. Sometimes a parent with autism or Asperger's Syndrome is not diagnosed until after having a child with a more severe case that is diagnosed.
Who is the autism expert with the first name of Temple?
Temple Grandin is a person known for having autism. She has written several books on the subject and given speeches about it.
What is the most common known genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder?
The most common known genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder is mutations in the genes responsible for regulating brain development and function. These mutations can disrupt communication between brain cells and affect how the brain processes information, leading to the symptoms of autism.
Where did kids that had autism go in 1935?
Autism wasn't identified until the late 1960's and even now the definition and research on it changes continually. Special needs children were not identified in 1935 and many who were severely impaired with various conditions were put into mental wards, hospitals for the insane, or were at home with the parents. It is only in recent history that special needs children were given access to programs that meet their needs.
1935 Iran was known as what?
persia
