AUTISM: A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.It is an umbrella term for persons living with developmental disorders that impair communication-speaking,gesturing and listening and make them have limited interests or repititive behaviour. 
autism most obvious signs tend to appear between 2-3 years of age .In some cases it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months .SOME FACTS ABOUT AUTISM.1.the centre for disease control and prevention estimates autism prevalence as 1 in 68 in us.THE Same is 1 in 89 in india.2.Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal.3.around one third of people have intellectual disability.4.World autism day.APRIL 2.
SUSPECT AUTISM:the easiest way to identify symptoms is to notice if a child does not look at playthings being shown ,if they do not give social smile ,if they do not respond to their name .."parents must consult their paediatrician and get a proper diagnosis done .
IS IT IN THE FAMILY : The cause for autism is still unknown but it has been observed that boys are 4.5 times more likely to get autism than girls.
BARRIERS TO DIAGNOSIS AND PROPER TREATMENT awareness ,acceptance of diagnosis and recieving proper care at right time help ensure proper treatment of children with autism...........
autism most obvious signs tend to appear between 2-3 years of age .In some cases it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months .SOME FACTS ABOUT AUTISM.1.the centre for disease control and prevention estimates autism prevalence as 1 in 68 in us.THE Same is 1 in 89 in india.2.Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal.3.around one third of people have intellectual disability.4.World autism day.APRIL 2.SUSPECT AUTISM:the easiest way to identify symptoms is to notice if a child does not look at playthings being shown ,if they do not give social smile ,if they do not respond to their name .."parents must consult their paediatrician and get a proper diagnosis done .
IS IT IN THE FAMILY : The cause for autism is still unknown but it has been observed that boys are 4.5 times more likely to get autism than girls.
BARRIERS TO DIAGNOSIS AND PROPER TREATMENT awareness ,acceptance of diagnosis and recieving proper care at right time help ensure proper treatment of children with autism........... 
