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What gender is autism mostly found in?
Autism primarily affects males.
Where online can one find information about the early stages of autism?
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.
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.
Where is autism located?
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.
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.
Where can one find information about autism spectrum disorders?
Information about autism spectrum disorders can be found from many different resources. Some online resources include Autism Science Foundation and CDC.
Is autism only found in children?
No - autism is a neurological condition, autistic children grow-up into autistic adults.
What part of body autism effect?
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.
What are the real causes of autism now that the onset of autism and the MMR vaccine has been shown to be coincidental?
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.
Does Kevin Joe or Nick Jonas have autism?
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.
Why is Autism located in the brain?
Autism is not found in one part of the brain. Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects how the brain grows and works. This means that the brain of someone with autism spectrum disorder develops differently and works differently than people's brains. Scientists have found that the brains of people with autism spectrum disorder are connected differently. They have found differences in the networks of the brain that help us talk to people, interact with people, process what we see and hear, learn things, and behave. The thing is, these differences are not the same for every person with autism spectrum disorder. So there is no one part of the brain that we can say is the "autism area." It is really important for parents and families to know that autism spectrum disorder is not caused by anything they did. Autism spectrum disorder is not caused by parenting or by not showing enough love. Scientists think that many things, including genes and how the brain develops contribute to autism. Also, autism is not a disaese. Many people with autism have developed remarkable skills. Temple Grandin is one such example. She became a respected animal science professor, author and an advocate for people with autism. In India, we have Sonalika Pradhan who is an artist and her art work is loved for their distinctive style.
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.
