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Definition
of Autism:
A
condition occurring in young children before the age
of 3 years characterized by unresponsiveness to
human contact, deficits in language development, and
bizarre responses to environmental stimuli.
Causes,
incidence, and risk factors
The
cause of autism is unknown but it may include
psychological, physiological, and sociological
factors. The autistic child is unresponsive to other
people, communicates poorly, and may seem to be
repulsed by physical contact. Parental behavior
towards autistic children may seem distant and
unaffectionate. This type of response from parents
may be a reaction to the disorder rather than a
cause of autism. The disorder has been associated
with maternal rubella infection, phenylketonuria (an
inherited disorder of metabolism), tuberous
sclerosis (an inherited disease of the nervous
system and skin), lack of oxygen at birth,
encephalitis, and infantile spasms.
Symptoms
-
unresponsiveness
to people
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lack
of attachment to parents or caretakers
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rigid
or flaccid muscle tone while being held
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little
or no interest in human contact
-
lack
of attachment to parents or caretakers
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language
impairment
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bizarre
or repetitive behavior patterns such as
uncontrollable head banging, screaming fits, arm
flapping
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self-destructive
behavior
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very
distressed by minor changes in the environment
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overreaction
or underreaction to sensory stimulus
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delayed
mental and social skills
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Society of America
ionKids
BabyBumbleBee
Center
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