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Children
suffering from autism appear to live in a world of
their own. While autistic adults show a stubborn
resistance to change. They are always absorbed in
self-centered mental activity, exhibiting
withdrawal from reality. Autism occurs in about
2-4 persons in every 10,000.
Symptoms:
1. Social behavior development is delayed.
2. Withdrawal from the family and other
people. Usually plays alone.
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3. Shows indifference to other people’s
communication attempts.
4.
Dislike for cuddling.
5.
Lack or absence of eye contact.
6.
In most cases, there is mental retardation.
While in some cases, they show extraordinary
talents or brilliance in a specific field.
Complications:
1.
May injure oneself due to lack or absence
of response to painful stimuli.
Causes:
1.
Genetic predisposition.
2.
Failure of the section of the brain that
processes stimuli
Exact
cause has not yet been established but Autism may
be attributed to the above-mentioned causes.
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