Autism
AUTISM
Erki Viidalepp
Ron Türnpu
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Definition
Autism is a developmental disability that
results from a disorder of the human central
nervous system.
Autism manifests itself at a very early age,
"before the age of three years".
Causes of Autism
Genetical diseases Other reasons
- Fragile X Syndrome - Birthtraumas
- Phenylketonuria - Diseases
- Tuberous Sclerosis - Unknown reasons
- Down's Syndrome
- Rett's Syndrome
Frequency
China: ~ 1.8 million cases
Japan: 55.8 per 10,000 (1991)
USA: ~ 500 000 cases
United Kingdom: 1 case in
110 children
Symptoms
Difficulty interacting with other people
· Poor use of body language
· Not responding to verbal cues
· Lack of or abnormal social play
· Dysfunction
¾ of cases are mentally disabled
Treatment
Therapy is used to treat audists.
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