Autism is not a physical afflication, it is a disorder of neural development (i.e. abnormal development of the brain) which leads to difficulties with communication, flexibility of thought and social interaction.
Autism primarily affects males.
Information about autism in children can be found on the NHS Choices website, as well as YoungMinds. There is further information on Autism Speaks and from the website of the Autism Society.
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.
Autism is a neurological difference so it is located in the brain/mind. Autism is a whole body condition due to the impact on senses, it can also impact on the health of the gut and digestive system.
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.
Information about autism spectrum disorders can be found from many different resources. Some online resources include Autism Science Foundation and CDC.
No - autism is a neurological condition, autistic children grow-up into autistic adults.
Autism is a neurological variation so primarily the brain is effected by autism, an Autistic person has an Autistic brain. Autism also in turn effects the nervous system, and some Autistic people have digestive health problems too.
There are no "real" causes of autism yet, but there are theories. Autism is a disease rarely found in newborn babies that disable the child's language development and they often have trouble communicating.
No! Just look at there body language and the way they talk. If you look hard you can tell very easy that they don't have autism.
Research on the effectiveness of metal detox for autism treatment is still ongoing and results are mixed. Some studies suggest that reducing metal toxicity in the body may have some benefits for individuals with autism, while others have found limited or inconclusive evidence. It is important for individuals considering metal detox as a treatment to consult with a healthcare provider to discuss the potential risks and benefits.
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.