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A mildly autistic person (Asperger's Syndrome) has trouble understanding social situations or conventions. A more seriously autistic person does not speak, which is a very noticeable symptom. If you can watch the popular TV comedy, "The Big Bang Theory" you will get a good idea of what autism can be like, from the character of Sheldon Cooper. Of course, most autistic people are not quite as funny.
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How much does society know about autism?
48% of people in north America know about autism
How does a spouse help her husband with autism?
Be very patient and be as helpful as possible....
Is autism a neural disorder?
So little is known about autism that we do not even know that.
What is a good attention grabber for autism?
do you know someone with autism? you can start by telling a story.. or with the shocking statistics
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.
Does autism and cerebral palsy leave you in a coma?
I don't know about that. But there are some children + adults with cerebral Palsy that are diagnosed with autism.
Can children with severe autism have average or above average intellig?
I don´t know about severe autism but there are students at my university who are very very intelligent who have autism. I think the main hurdle in autism is the problem with social interaction which can hinder learning.
Does toni braxton have autism?
Indeed, Toni Braxton and her husband, Keri Lewis, are the parents of a child with autism. Diesel is their youngest son, and he was diagnosed with autism at three years of age. To learn more about Toni's journey, as well as the stories of other celebrities who have faced Autism or who are making a difference to help those individuals living with this developmental disorder, check out the "Celebrities & Autism" category at autismbeacon in the related link.
What are some names of disabilities that start with A?
all I know is autism.
Are there success stories about individuals with autism spectrum disorders?
Yes. There is one about this girl and she had autism. She did speech theropy alot. When they tought her music. If you want to know more, go to cbs.com and search autism videos.
Are people with autism skinny?
Some are while others are not. They vary, as does the entire population.Comment:I know a 20 year old boy with autism who is overweight.
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.
