Getting to Know Autism
Autism Until very recently autism was considered a psychological disorder and children with autism and their parents were looked down upon. It seems that public opinion about autism has made a complete turnaround. In fact, you would have to be living under a rock to have never heard of autism. But do you know the facts about autism? What: Definition Autism is not a psychological disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has a wide range of symptoms. The term neurodevelopmental disorders is used because it is a neurological disorder that originates in the brain. Autism is developmental because it is most often recognized and diagnosed when a child is young. Who: Those Affected How many children are diagnosed with ASD? 1 in 150 kids were diagnosed as having ASD in 2000 1 in 59 kids were diagnosed in 2014 Children from all walks of life (cultural, socioeconomic, etc.) … Keep Reading…