Autism: How to Avoid This Neurological Problem:
Autistic Disorder is a neurological problem that affects nearly 5 out of every 1000
American children.1 Autism is a developmental disorder that may also be referred to as
Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ASD. This physical condition is a disease of the brain that
is present from birth. Autism is recognizable by the various obstructions it produces in
social, language, learning and motor skills development and is observable by the age of
three. It is a disorder that has the ability to change the lives of those affected forever.
Though the causes are generally unknown, many theories have been produced in regards
to the triggers of autistic disorder. Scientists and researchers have noted a divergent list
of possible factors that lead to autism. Some of the causes include genetic predisposition,
diet, mercury poisoning as well as sensitivity to vaccines. In recent times it has been
realized that the relative amount of children diagnosed with autism has been on the rise.
However, it is unclear if this change results from an actual increased presence of the
disorder or whether diagnosis of the problem has become more common.2
Autism affects the natural chemical and biological homeostasis of the brain. This
disease may cause children to exhibit difficulty or lack of communication and learning
ability. Those affected may not be able to coherently produce speech like others of a
similar age range because they do not learn as easily as others. In addition, “People with
autism have problems talking and understanding, and they usually have poor social
skills.”3 Those affected usually cannot correctly discern verbal and nonverbal social
Lennard-Brown, Sarah. Autism. Chicago, IL: Raintree, 2004. Print.
"NINDS Autism Information Page." Autism Information Page: National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Web. 21 Mar. 2012.
3 Freedman, Jeri. Autism. New York, NY: Rosen Pub., 2009. Print.
gestures,
American children.1 Autism is a developmental disorder that may also be referred to as
Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ASD. This physical condition is a disease of the brain that
is present from birth. Autism is recognizable by the various obstructions it produces in
social, language, learning and motor skills development and is observable by the age of
three. It is a disorder that has the ability to change the lives of those affected forever.
Though the causes are generally unknown, many theories have been produced in regards
to the triggers of autistic disorder. Scientists and researchers have noted a divergent list
of possible factors that lead to autism. Some of the causes include genetic predisposition,
diet, mercury poisoning as well as sensitivity to vaccines. In recent times it has been
realized that the relative amount of children diagnosed with autism has been on the rise.
However, it is unclear if this change results from an actual increased presence of the
disorder or whether diagnosis of the problem has become more common.2
Autism affects the natural chemical and biological homeostasis of the brain. This
disease may cause children to exhibit difficulty or lack of communication and learning
ability. Those affected may not be able to coherently produce speech like others of a
similar age range because they do not learn as easily as others. In addition, “People with
autism have problems talking and understanding, and they usually have poor social
skills.”3 Those affected usually cannot correctly discern verbal and nonverbal social
Lennard-Brown, Sarah. Autism. Chicago, IL: Raintree, 2004. Print.
"NINDS Autism Information Page." Autism Information Page: National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Web. 21 Mar. 2012.
3 Freedman, Jeri. Autism. New York, NY: Rosen Pub., 2009. Print.
gestures,