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About Autism

Autism is a spectrum that affects each person differently. It leads to unique strengths and challenges for each individual.Some autistic people can speak, while others are nonverbal or minimally verbal and communicate in other ways. Some have intellectual disabilities, while some do not. Some require significant support in their daily lives, while others need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.Many people with autism experience other medical, behavioral or mental health issues that affect their quality of life.

Among the most common co-occurring conditions are:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
  • Seizures and sleep disorders
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Signs and Symptoms

Autism typically appears in early childhood, often before the age of three. The symptoms can include

Social Challenges

Difficulty in engaging in typical social interactions, such as making eye contact, responding to their name, and understanding others’ feelings.

Repetitive Behaviors

Engaging in repetitive movements (hand-flapping, rocking), strict routines, and an intense focus on specific interests or activities by understanding. 

Sensory Sensitivities

Over or under sensitivity to sensory inputs like sounds, lights, textures, or tastes. Sensory sensitivities refer to the way a person with autism experiences and responds to sensory input.

Autism Screening Test

Is your child showing some red flags?
Take the autism checklist


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Autism Facts
  • 1.Autism cannot be cured or an individual cannot out grow autism. It is a lifelong disorder.
  • 2.It is not a mental illness. It is a disorder caused because of different wiring of brain.
  • 3.Autistic individuals may have below average, average or above average IQ.
  • 4. An autistic individual can lead a completely independent or semi-independent life.
  • 5.Cause for autism is still not known.
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  • 6.It can occur in all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups.
  • 7.It can be reliably diagnosed by the age of 2.
  • 8.Early intervention leads to better development and progress.
  • 9.Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
  • 10.Autism is not caused by bad parenting, certain diets or vaccines.

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