Autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental disability that affects the development of the brain in areas of social interaction and communication. It is also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. In simpler words, Autism is a disability that hinders the way the brain develops in relation to social situations. People with autism have difficulties in communicating and forming relationships, in developing languages, and in understanding abstract concepts. They also find it hard to understand the world around them.
Autism is a 'spectrum' disorder, which means the symptoms vary widely, and can vary from mild to severe. Two people with autism can act very differently and have widely varying skills. Sometimes, Autism is known as the 'hidden' disability, as people who have autism often appear the same as their peers, ie. There is no physical differences. It is their behavioural differences that mark them out as different. The three main areas of difficulties encountered by a person with autism are known as the 'triad of impairments'. These include:
Social Interaction,
Social Communication and
Social Imagination.
Scientists are not fully certain what causes Autism. Recent research suggests that it is likely pre-determined in our genetics. Research is still on-going, to determine which genes may be relevant. It is possible that there is not one cause for autism, but several factors involved that may cause Autism.
THEO MCGUINNESS
Autism is a 'spectrum' disorder, which means the symptoms vary widely, and can vary from mild to severe. Two people with autism can act very differently and have widely varying skills. Sometimes, Autism is known as the 'hidden' disability, as people who have autism often appear the same as their peers, ie. There is no physical differences. It is their behavioural differences that mark them out as different. The three main areas of difficulties encountered by a person with autism are known as the 'triad of impairments'. These include:
Social Interaction,
Social Communication and
Social Imagination.
Scientists are not fully certain what causes Autism. Recent research suggests that it is likely pre-determined in our genetics. Research is still on-going, to determine which genes may be relevant. It is possible that there is not one cause for autism, but several factors involved that may cause Autism.
THEO MCGUINNESS