| Autism is a syndrome that comes from exhibiting | | | | sensitivity of the senses, have odd tastes in food and |
| certain combinations or patterns of behavior. Low | | | | clothing as well as very fine or very grossly |
| functioning autism is the term used to describe autistic | | | | exaggerated motor coordination. |
| individuals that are not able to function or deal with | | | | The more of the above traits an individual exhibits the |
| every day life. Normal to high functioning autism is used | | | | more severe the case of autism is said to be. In some |
| to describe people that exhibit autistic behaviors that | | | | cases the above symptoms may become helpfully in |
| are in fact able to deal with real world activities and | | | | certain disciplines like science, math, and engineering. |
| normal day to day life. Many people diagnosed with | | | | These disciplines require a lot of memorization and |
| autism end up living in less then ideal conditions. Autism | | | | many autistic's are quite proficient in these subjects as |
| is a developmental disorder, that affects many areas | | | | a result. |
| of human function such as language, and the ability to | | | | Autism and ADHD? |
| communicate. It affects self-help skills, coordination, and | | | | There has been some discussion on about a genetic |
| the ability of an individual to learn. | | | | as well as behavioral link between ADHD and autism. |
| Common Behaviors | | | | Some experts believe that ADHD should be put |
| There are several common traits that will aid in the | | | | considered as a form of autistic spectrum disorder. It is |
| diagnosis of autism. These traits include, the tendency | | | | quite common to have children diagnosed with both |
| to stay in isolation or be away from others. Autistic | | | | ADHD and autism together. In children, the two |
| individuals will have a hard time making friends and will | | | | disorders seem very much alike. As the individuals age, |
| seem very awkward in social situations. An autistic | | | | the disorders grow and become more apparent. |
| person will very rarely look some else in the eye. They | | | | Children with ADHD will often develop normal social |
| will be very naive and easily swayed or manipulated. | | | | skills and be able to communicate with their peers and |
| They are often quite gullible. When an autistic person | | | | with others. Autistic children however will continue to |
| speaks they will often so so using very formal | | | | show symptoms even as they age. there is still much |
| language. They may speak in a monotone and their | | | | to learn about the autism spectrum. Even with current |
| use of body language may be very poor. (such as | | | | advances in technology and medical science, a cure |
| nodding "no" while saying "yes". Autistic people will | | | | for this condition remains a mystery. The more we |
| generally prefer common routines, they may be very | | | | study the sooner we will understand the disorder and |
| literal in their use of language and may remember and | | | | be able to help those who are diagnosed with this |
| recite a lot of detail without having a lot of | | | | condition. |
| understanding. They may also exhibit hyper- or hypo- | | | | |