Autism Causes And Effects

Autism causes are still a mystery however evidenceworld' so to speak.
is pointing to the fact that there are huge unexplainedVery often the diagnosis of autism isn't made until the
increases in incidence of autism ( over 287%) and thatchild grows older and there may be showing signs of
very often it happens in clusters i.e. groups of childrennot developing at check ups and usually this is
are diagnosed with autism in the same geographicindicated by their social behaviour. When the child
area.starts school these symptoms are often perceived as
Suggestions as to why this is the case are debatable.behaviour problems such as possessive or repetitive
Theories are based on chromosome abnormalities.behaviours, often they have difficulty in adapting to
This may mean the siblings of a child with autism arechanges in routine. Their coordination may be poor
75 times more likely to develop it themselves. Anothereither with movement or holding pens and such like. In
school of thinking is that there is some damage fromsome cases the child may have difficulty in making
the environment and Dr Andrew Wakefield hasfriends at school and in part this is due to the inability to
presented evidence to support his argument thatread non-verbal communication form others and
vaccines are at least a contributing factor. especiallyrespond appropriately. In many cases the child
the MMR vaccine.develops other learning difficulties that can then follow
Autism can vary in the way it effects people and alsothem through life. However children with autism may
the severity. Diagnosis is placed on something referredbe gifted in a certain area like art, mathematics or
to as the 'Autistic Spectrum'. Milder forms of themusic for example.
condition include Asperger's syndrome.In desperation many parents turn to prescribed
The types of symptoms that come with autism mightmedication to help the problem. However there are
include difficulties in communicating socially and notside effects with drug administration and often the side
being able to relate with others in appropriate ways.effects can be as challenging as the initial problems.
Autism affects the ability to form friendships andThere are however many natural approaches to
relationships. Very often in the developmental stagessupporting someone with autism and these are highly
of childhood, play is affected and sometimes peopleaffective when used with the individual behaviours of
with autism find it difficult to connect with the 'realthe person concerned in mind.