Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) :  A developmental disability.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a collection of neurobehavioral and neurological dysfunctions characterized by the presence of persistent deficits in social interaction, social communication, as well as restricted social interests and repetitive behaviors. Despite the increasing prevalence, no drug has been developed for the treatment of the core symptoms of ASD.

Autism symptoms can be seen by parents or daycare givers, upon the realization that the child is growing differently from his peers . Autism Spectrum Disorder is a very common developmental disability which occurs in 1 out of 110 children over the world. As “a neurodevelopmental disorder persisting deficits in social interaction across multiple contexts, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns, interests, or activities as manifested by at least two prototypically inflexible behaviors.” It is a highly delved into topic, hence the numerous changes in the understanding of the disorder. This illustrates that parents are always eager to know more about their children with autism and what they can do to help them. The numerous works done by researchers over the years have brought about frequent changes in the concept and definition of the term, which recently ended with it being called autism spectrum disorder . The major symptoms that autistic children show are atypical social behavior; disrupted verbal and non-verbal communication; and unusual patterns of highly restricted interests and repetitive behaviors . The cause of autism has mainly been linked to either biomedical perspectives or spiritual forces or both.There is a strong genetic contribution to Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is of the view that autism is environmentally caused. The cause of autism can also be linked to either biomedical perspectives or spiritual forces or both.

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