Autism

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In this article I will discuss what autism is and what some of the
common misconceptions are concerning autism. Autism is a neurological
disability that affects an individual's ability to communicate and
socialize with others. They might also be experiencing issues with
motor skills and processing information as well. Autism affects each
child and adult differently. There is no such thing as typical Autism
behaviors.
The exact cause of Autism is not known. It is believed to be the
result of abnormalities in the brain structure. Brain scans of
individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism show such differences.
It is also believed that heredity and genetics play a role in the
development of Autism.
Autism often occurs in those who have other medical issues including
Fragile X Syndrome, Sclerosis, Rubella, and toxic diseases that are
related to issues during the pregnancy. There is a debate that
standard vaccinations can result in Autism as well.
Regardless of the reasons behind Autism, there are some myths out
there that result from uneducated individuals. This includes the idea
that Autism is the result of poor parenting during the early years of
a child's development. There is also the myth that Autism is a mental
illness. There is no evidence to support that idea....

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