Autism

All About Autism The rate of autism has gone up dramatically in recent years. “Autism affects every 1 and 88 children” (Wen 1). Some may want to know what autism is, or how they can check their child for symptoms. Possibly thinking of having a child, find out what may increase the risks of having a child with autism. Want to know the differences between an autistic child and a non-autistic child? Or even the likelihood of having a child with autism. Autism is a broad spectrum and effects every child differently. There is a broad spectrum of autism because each child has different symptoms, or different behaviors that diagnose them as autistic. Autism Spectrum Disorder also known as ASD, is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development (“What is Autism” 1). Most children with ASD have trouble with everyday movements, some have physical health problems, attention difficulties, and even sleep problems. Autism is a developmental disability which is a result of a neurological disorder on normal brain function. It usually presents itself within the first three years of a child’s life (“…What causes Autism” 1). Being “on the spectrum” means that each individual that has autism is unique, where they may have exceptional abilities in visual skills, music, and academic skills (“What is Autism 2). While some autistic children might lack in different aspects of life some have exceptional abilities in math, art, visual skills, or academic skills. A great example of exceptional abilities is the movie Rain Man, in this movie Raymond Babbitt played by Dustin Hoffman had excelled in his memory and he also had the ability of being a “human calculator”. He also had the ability to count hundreds of object that a person without autism would not be able to accomplish. Each child has different and unique characteristics that define them as autistic. Some kids have social problems, and may seem socially awkward (“…What causes Autism?” 2). When they are