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Signs and Signals: the Mystery of Autism

Autism is a complex disorder whose core aspects have distinct causes that often co-occur.It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions — causing delays or problems in many different skills from infancy to adulthood. autism: what's running inside brain Causes of Autism: What are the exact causes that leads to Autism are still unclear and is  not well understood, but some factors are supposed to be responsible , which are listed below: 1. genetic causes that are highly heritable but not inherited 2.synaptic dysfunction 3. some rare mutations 4. teratogens i.e. agents that cause birth defects 5. other environmental causes include certain foods, infectious disease, heavy metals, solvents, diesel exhaust, PCBs, phthalates and phenols used inplastic products, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, alcohol, smoking. Autism’s symptoms result from maturation-related changes in various systems of the brain. Its mechanism can be...
Love, Support and Understand Autism world autism awareness day The month of April has been observed as Autism Awareness Month across the globe. Autism is a severe developmental disability that generally begins at birth or within the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions -- causing delays or problems in many different skills from infancy to adulthood. the spectrum of autism Autism belongs to a collection of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A spectrum disorder is a group of disorders with similar features. While one person may have mild symptoms, another might have more severe ones. There also are differences in the nature of the symptoms themselves and when they are likely to first appear. It is very important to understand the early signs and symptoms of Autism for better prognosis.  Early Warning signs of Autism in Babies are: 1.  not ba...