Autism - An Overview and How to Fight the Issue

Autism is kind of disorder of brain that often results inanother depending on the autism level and the ability of
impaired thought process, acute discrepancy inthe child to cope with the intervention process. So
expressing feelings, and social functioning. Autismthere is treatment option to fight autistic attacks.
affects a person's aptitude to communicate, formingThe latest concept of autistic treatment involves
relationship with friends and family members, andtherapies and behavioral interventions depending
learning responding to outer world. This brain disorderprocess, the level of which largely depends on the
becomes apparent in children by the age of 3-5. Thislevel of behavioral discrepancy or coordinating ability of
problem, in some instances, is called classical autismthe affected child. In general the core discrepancies of
and it occurs due to developmental disorder, which isthe autistic children are impaired social interaction, acute
termed as autism spectrum disorders. Some otherproblem of verbal and non-verbal communication ability,
autism spectrum disorders include Rett Syndrome,and stringent obsession for some particular objects or
Asperger Syndrome, Childhood dis-integrative disorder,person and repetition of particular action and fixations
pervasive developmental disorder [PDD-NOS] etc.of routines and certain processes. Although the initial
Extensive research and study has revealed the factortraits of this disorder get evident by the age of 3 in an
that autism is more evident in male children than inautistic child and in this level it is quite difficult to
baby girls. And world estimation shows that 3-6recognize these behavioral discrepancies, somehow
children out of 1,000 children suffer from this brainas per the professional who deals with autistic children
disorder. Although baby girls are less vulnerable to thisconsiders that early intervention is the best way to
brain disorder, those who are affected by autism,fight this problem.
show severe symptoms and suffer from severeFor a group of autistic children the condition gets
cognitive impairment.improved with their ascending age. Some children
Autistic children, in general, show some typicalsuffering from nominal rate of autistic attack may
behavioral traits. These behavioral traits showsovercome the problems gradually and can lead a
difficulty in social communication, display acutecomparatively normal life. However, the autistic children
discrepancy with verbal and non-verbal communication,having discrepancy in speaking may start suffering
and display exhibit repetitive behaviors, obsessivefrom the problem of epilepsy or seizure like brain
interests, and narrow aptitude, etc.dysfunction in their later stage; they need regular
Some children with autistic trait can function at highermedication for pacification of their nerves.
degree of efficiency keeping their speech andAdolescence period creates turmoil for general autistic
intelligence level almost at perfect developing condition.children. Some of the autistic children may display
However, there are several instances where thesevere range of depression or some social behavioral
autistic children display severe cognitive disability, acuteproblems during this time. In these instances, it is the
delay in language skill adaptation, and in someduty of the concerned parents to keep a watch on
instances, some children show their complete inability tothe behavioral trait of their children and take the help of
speak. There are some more behavioral traitscognitive therapy like counseling etc. for helping their
observed with the victims of autism. These childrenward for social adjustment. However, the method of
nurture a tendency to be closed off or centering roundintervention will surely vary from one child to another;
some behavioral pattern in completely repetitivetherefore the professional help of an autism specialist
manners and display very rigid likes, dislikes, andshould be taken to fight the situation.
thought process. As an immediate result of autism, theAs per the statistics of autistic attack is concerned,
affected child will show his/her reluctance to makelatest survey reveals that only in United States,
eye contact, seems to be deaf, and shows least400,000 individuals are suffering from life time brain
interest to develop his language learning skill.disorder. Autism is one of the common developmental
An autistic child will always be self-centered, mostdisabilities discovered till date and there is no
reluctant about outside world and happenings arounddiscrimination for the victims of autistic attacks-even
him, but suddenly can be hyper and pro-active andsocioeconomic background also proves irrelevant for
may show his/ her tendency to hurt other people withthe infliction of this severe disorder in a child. Some
any stimulation. The babies affected by autism willspecialists have expressed their view that a child may
show some initial symptoms like constantly flappingdevelop this brain disorder while he/she in the mother's
their hands, indifferent for wounds like bruises andwomb; therefore, the genetic discrepancy behind this
burns, fixated on a single activity without anyproblem is considered as prime stimulating factor.
interruption, and they can injure themselves withoutThis behavioral dysfunction is more evident for girls
any particular intention.than boys. However, this problem may occur with all
The fundamental reason behind this problem is notindividual with all levels of intelligence and it is seen that
medically clear yet; however, researchers and75% of autistic child belong to low-intelligence level
scientists have come to a conclusion that genetics aswhile 10 % of affected child may display high level of
well as environment play pivotal role behind the autisticintelligence specifically in learning mathematics.
attack for the affected children.However, the treatment for autistic children may
Although autism is an irrevocable disorder and there isinclude several factors like speech therapy, physical
no definite curative method is discovered till date whichtherapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy,
can eliminate the problem from its roots. However, thissocial interaction training and concerned therapy,
is not the ultimate conclusion to fight this deadly brainmedication, and music therapy. The autistic children,
disorder, some therapies and cognitive interventionsdepending on the cognitive and learning skill level may
have been proved especially useful in controlling thisget to study in normal schools or in special schools.
behavioral syndrome bringing substantial improvementThe study or learning method of an autistic child should
for affected children. However, the result of thesebe decided by a professional.
therapies and intervention varies from one child to