Autism

No, Asperger's Syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorders are thought to be genetic. What we do know, however, is that Asperger's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders are the result of brain abnormalities, which cannot be caused by simple stress during pregnancy. If you are worried, talk to your OBGYN.

Many people with autism would be quite happy to have a friend who does not judge them, pity them, or look down on them because they have a disability. Being able to interact with somebody who doesn't care that you're weird is a huge relief.

no because they are Just normal people with Just a brain disorder

Savant people are caused in two ways:

1. Most of autistic savants are somehow disabled at the birth. Many savants cant talk properly, or even dress themselves.

2. If normal person is hit in the head, or having a brain damage, he might wake up as a savant. These people are also disabled, or have deen intelectually set to the level of an eight-year old.

by the way, I'm not really an English speaker, so don't wonder if i wrote anything stupid.

it’s a rather complicated question because individuals with autism tend to be neurologically diverse. I find that many people will occasionally put autistic individuals into one group which isn’t accurate. People need to grasp the fact that it’s a spectrum disorder so people with autism can be very intelligent. This isn’t stating that every single person with this disorder is capable of intellectual greatness because it’s diverse. In fact, it is believed that Elbert Einstein could’ve had this disorder because of the way he behaved. Traits like having poor communication skills, bad anxiety, anti social behavior, and having intense interest in a subject are common amongst people within this spectrum.

Every case is different. There are many forms of epilepsy and they affect people in different ways, so it is impossible to give a standard answer. You may be able to eat anything without it affecting your epilepsy. Your diet may have absolutely nothing to do with your epilepsy. Generally, just eat healthily. Your doctor, who would be familiar with your particular case, would be the best person to ask.

That depends on the person's circumstances and the type of financial assistance they need. Financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, direct payments, stipends, donations and vouchers specifically for people who have autism and their families is available from federal government programs such as SSI and SSDI; state departments of human services, developmental disabilities and rehabilitation services; local governments; private foundations; civic organizations; and charities. In addition, people who have autism and their families may qualify for financial assistance from organizations and programs that are not specifically focused on autism that provide assistance to people who have disabilities, people who have developmental disabilities or people who need financial assistance.

Because people with autism cannot do things on their own very well without help. They can't help themselves with certain things. I know this for a fact because my younger brother has autism and can't do many things on his own very well.

No - autism is a neurological condition so it cannot show in a blood test, the only way to diagnose autism is with intensive assessment with a trained professional.

This article is very good. But let me just elaborate a little. This comes from much experience in this area. I have a 15 year old daughter with autism. Autistic children are not always diagnosed by age 3. My daughter was 5 before being diagnosed. She was in early intervention since age 3 though. At first, we thought she had sensory integration disorder. This is very common among many autistic children and adults. Then more signs started appearing and we went to a pediatric neurologist who made the diagnosis. Remember that no two autistic children are alike. What one responds to the other may not. Many autistic children are not social, but many are. My daughter is very social, but the academic skills are VERY far behind. There are many challenges, but also many, many rewards. A good book to read is called "Thinking in pictures". The author is Dr. Temple Grandon. She has autism and tells her story of what is was like for her as a child. It is very good. You can also here her lectures. If you pay attention, you can definitely see the characteristics. Autism is a very wide and complicated spectrum. It is so different for each person. There are also many different forms and severities. The best advice I have for anyone is early intervention. You should really take the time to know an autistic child. They will teach you more than any profesor in the world. This article I found on http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Facts+for+Families&name=The+Child+With+Autism The Child With Autism No. 11; Updated November 2002 Most infants and young children are very social creatures who need and want contact with others to thrive and grow. They smile, cuddle, laugh, and respond eagerly to games like "peek-a-boo" or hide-and-seek. Occasionally, however, a child does not interact in this expected manner. Instead, the child seems to exist in his or her own world, a place characterized by repetitive routines, odd and peculiar behaviors, problems in communication, and a total lack of social awareness or interest in others. These are characteristics of a developmental disorder called autism. Autism is usually identified by the time a child is 30 months old and always by three years of age. It is often discovered when parents become concerned that their child may be deaf, is not yet talking, resists cuddling, and avoids interaction with others. A preschool age child with "classic" autism is generally withdrawn, aloof, and fails to respond to other people. Many of these children will not even make eye contact. They may also engage in odd or ritualistic behaviors like rocking, hand flapping, or an obsessive need to maintain order. Many children with autism do not speak at all. Those who do may speak in rhyme, have echolalia (repeating a person's words like an echo), refer to themselves as a Ahe or Ashe, or use peculiar language. The severity of autism varies widely, from mild to severe. Some children are very bright and do well in school, although they have problems with school adjustment. They may be able to live independently when they grow up. Other children with autism function at a much lower level. Mental retardation is commonly associated with autism. Occasionally, a child with autism may display an extraordinary talent in art, music, or another specific area. The cause of autism remains unknown, although current theories indicate a problem with the function or structure of the central nervous system. What we do know, however, is that parents do not cause autism. Children with autism need a comprehensive evaluation and specialized behavioral and educational programs. Some children with autism may also benefit from treatment with medication. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are trained to diagnose autism, and to help families design and implement an appropriate treatment plan. They can also help families cope with the stress which may be associated with having a child with autism. Although there is no cure for autism, appropriate specialized treatment provided early in life can have a positive impact on the child's development and produce an overall reduction in disruptive behaviors and symptoms. For more info check out answers.com and search under Autism Good book is "Let me hear your voice" by Catherine Maurice.

Yes, a person (child or adult) can have both narcolepsy and ADHD. While these conditions can be independently present at the same time (i.e. one is not causing the other), it is often the case that the narcolepsy ends up creating the symptoms of ADHD. This is primarily because the poor sleep regulation and excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy can make it difficult to concentrate. They can also lead to various degrees of depression, which in turn can make concentration difficult. If your child has been diagnosed with narcolepsy, and you are concerned he/she may have ADHD also, you should have him/her evaluated for learning issues by a child psychiatrist. Alternatively, if your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and you now suspect narcolepsy, it would be best to have him/her evaluated by a sleep specialist. These people are equipped to administer either a sleep latency test or polysomnogram test to diagnose even mild cases of narcolepsy. Finally, if your child does end up having both narcolepsy and ADHD, you will want to monitor treatment carefully. Both disorders are treated primarily using psychostimulants like amphetamine or methylphenidate (Ritalin). The drug modafinil (Provigil) is also sometimes used to treat narcolepsy. Adequate treatment of both disorders will likely mean a higher than usual dose of stimulants (or a combination of stimulants)--definitely watch out for adverse reactions so the dose can be adjusted if necessary. If different doctors see your child for each condition, you should make sure the doctors communicate regularly to ensure they are on the same page with the chosen treatment.

I have Asperger's syndrome, and am 13 years old. I was diagnosed at age three when I started preschool and wasn't interested in the other children. My parents knew that wasn't normal so I was sent to a doctor and that's when I was diagnosed. Asperger's syndrome is a disorder that you are born with, on the autism spectrum. It is also called aspie, or just plain Asperger's. It causes people particularly children, to have trouble making friends, lack eye contact, have one particular interest, have repetitive behaviors, and take expressions literally. As for mild, that means to not show severe symptoms or to not have it very bad. A lot of people with Asperger's syndrome are very smart and became very successful, such as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Benjamin Franklin all had Asperger's syndrome. As of me, I don't think of it as something wrong with me, nor am I ashamed of it, I think of it as something that makes me unique and special. It's just a part of who I am. It makes me... Me! I wouldn't change that about myself for anything, I have lived my whole life with it. I'm smart and funny and am proud of who I am.

It is uncertain.

Some people who diagnose or work with people with Asperger's Syndrome describe Asperger's Syndrome (AS) as high-functioning autism (HFA), while others of them think there is a difference. The following is a list of suggested differences between Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.

* Children with AS might seem normal in family situations and have extreme stress when family is not present. Children with HFA have difficulty in all situations, including those with family. * Children with AS are more likely to form attachments to family but not to strangers, while children with HFA tend to withdraw from everyone. * People with AS want friendships, whereas people with HFA do not care. * Children with AS might have precocious language development while children with HFA do not and might even have delayed language development. * People with AS usually do not have repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior except for the all-absorbing preoccupation with a special topic about which an extensive number of facts might be memorized, whereas people with HFA are more likely to engage in repetitive behaviors that draw attention such as head-banging, hand-flapping, and chewing. * People with AS are more likely to exhibit motor clumsiness. People with HFA are more likely to have average or above average motor skills. * People with AS are more likely to be diagnosed as teenagers or adults while people with HFA are more likely to be diagnosed as children because of the slight differences in symptoms. * People with AS might be more imaginative than people with HFA.

my sister as ADhd and she is not a bad kid she just couldn't understand things as well and was full of energy all the time and if you think your kid might have ADHD then you should take he or she to the doctor to get tested.

Yes, of course aperson with autism can get a gun. There are no restrictions on autistic people when it comes to purchasing guns.

A person with autism is said to be autistic. There are also specific forms of autism, such as Asperger's Syndrome, but there is no handy description for such a person, who would still just be called autistic, not Aspergeristic. A person with autism can be described as "a person with autism" or "an autistic person." Some individuals prefer the people-first phrasing - "a person with autism" - because they do not want others to think that autism is the entirety of their being. A person with Asperger's Syndrome is usually not described as autistic because it is not autism. Both autism and Asperger's Syndrome are autism spectrum disorders, also known as pervasive developmental disorders. Some people with Asperger's Syndrome refer to themselves as "Aspergians" or "Aspies," but others do not like them.

The following numbers are approximations since different studies have found slightly different results. The chance of having one child with autism might be as high as 1 in 100. After having one child with autism, the chance of having a second child with autism is 1 in 20. After having two children with autism, the chance of having a third child with autism is 1 in 3.

Research has shown people with autism often have structure and chemical differences.

Every person with autism is different,like people with down syndrome.

Not EVERY person with autism (or DS) has the same "issues" as another person with the same diagnoses.

The speech,sensory,motor,mirror neurons....etc can all be affected by autism

No, not necissarily. Although some children with autism will bang their heads this isn't true for all autistic children - the head banging is a form of stimming, it's a way of focusing one type of sensory stimulation in order to make other forms of sensory input easier to cope with. Other forms of stimming can include flapping, hand clapping, chewing, and a host of other behaviours.

The early symptoms of RS are not always noticeable in stage 1. The infant may not make eye contact with family members and may not show much interest in toys. She may be considered a "good baby" because she is so calm and quiet.

== Currently, autism can not be cured. But with your efforts, you can make improvements. There are many therapists to help autism, like caisen-free diet therapy, music therapy, animal therapy and so on. straight answer no but im autistic and if you dont tell them atall and make them function like a child without autism then it can get better but cannot be cured no

...or it can just end up like me. I also have autism and wasn't told about it. I ended up in a mental hospital. Tell your kid--they deserve to know.