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Autism
By: Mayra Ruiz Luis
3-05-13
3rd Period
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Causes and How It Is
Transmitted
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Scientists have identified a number of rare
gene changes, or mutations, associated with
autism
Most autism cases appear to be caused by a
combination of autism risk genes and
environmental factors influencing early brain
development.
Target Population
• Autism usually starts in early brain
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development, which would be while the
baby is still in the womb.
Babies are the ones affected by it and
have to live with it for the rest of their
lives.
Where and How Autism Affects
the CNS/PNS
• Research has shown that cerebellum in
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autistic kids is severely underdeveloped
than a kid's cerebellum who isn't
diagnosed with Autism.
The Amygdala also appears to be
damaged in autistic children.
Symptoms
• Noticeable in babies at about 18 months
• Has problems socializing,
communicating, playing, and with their
behavior
The symptoms may vary
from moderate to severe.
Symptoms may also
decrease with age
and proper medication.
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Prognosis
• The prognosis for a child diagnosed with
Autism is better than it has ever been.
• Even though every case of Autism is
different, the prognosis has been
improved through the years with early
diagnosis and early intervention.
Cure/Treatment
• There is no actual cure for Autism
• It can be treated if diagnosed at an early
age and treatment begins immediately.
• The most common treatment is therapy
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to help with speaking skills, social skills,
and behavior.
Medication can be prescribed to help
with things like anxiety and depression.
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Celebrities with Autism
Daryl Hannah, best known for her role in movies like
"Splash" and "Kill Bill," was reportedly diagnosed with a
form of autism when she was a child
• Sylvester Stallone's son, Seargeoh, was diagnosed with
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autism in the early 1980s
Jenny McCarthy, has a son named Evan who suffers
from the disorder
Organizations and Medical
Facilities
• Autism Treatment Center of America- has training
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programs for parents and professionals caring for
children challenged by Autism.
Autism Society of America- Provides information,
education, supporting research, programs, and
services for the Autism community.
• Autism Speaks- provides information and awareness of
Autism.
Citations
• Arledge, C. (2013). Autismspeaks.org.
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Retrieved from
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism society. (2011, November 16).
Retrieved from http://www.autismsociety.org/