autism

AUTISM: BY Jonny and Cody

Where do you think autism comes from? Why? Do you think all autism affects people playing sports? Why do you think so?

WHAT IS AUTISM? Autism is an impaired social problem; this disorder may include problems with communication, which can be verbal or not verbal. Also, there are people who have autism who speak repetitively and have limited activities and interests.

CHANCES OF GETTING AUTISM? About 6 out of 1,000 children will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism.

WHAT CAUSES AUTISM? Scientists are not sure about what causes autism. However they think that both genetics and environment cause Autism to occur. Some scientists think that autism could come from the disruption of the brain in development caused by defects in genes, these defects control the brain’s growth and that make the neurons communicate with each other.

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF AUTISM? In families with autistic children the possibility of the second child being autistic is 5%. The signs of autism are 1) interactions with other people either verbal or not verbal, 2) movements such as twirling, rocking, self-abusive behavior, bighting, and head banging. 3) Strange interests. Many children with autism have less sensitivity to pain and more sensitive to noise

ARE THERE TREATMENTS? There is no cure but there are treatments. The U.S. spends 35 billion on autism treatments every day.media type="google" key="2576936076554370161&q=autistic+kid+scores+20&hl=en" Jason Mcelwain autistic High school basketball player scores 20 points in last game of the season