U N I V E R S I D A D R E G I O N A L

D E L S U R E S T E

AUTISM
T H E M E 4

TEAM MEMBERS:
English II
Cabrera Vega Sicarú Libertad.
Date: MAY 14, 2021
Toledo Fuentes Xhunaxhi del Rosario.

REFERENCES:

https://www.healthline.com/health/autism#treatment

https://www.autism-society.org

https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/understanding-autism-basics
Autism ENGLISH II

A developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by

difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or
repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54
children in the United States today.

We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes,

Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Atypical autism.

The exact cause of ASD is unknown. The most current

research demonstrates that there's no single cause. Some
CAUSES of the suspected risk factors for autism include: having
an immediate family member with autism, etc.
How is autism
diagnosed? symptoms of
The diagnosis is ultimately made based on autism
your description of the child's development in Autism symptoms typically become
clearly evident during early childhood,
addition to careful observations of certain
between 12 and 24 months of age.
behaviors by experts, medical tests, and the However, symptoms may also appear
child's history. earlier or later.
Early symptoms may include a marked
delay in language or social development.
It could be the Checklist for Autism in Young Children The DSM-5 divides symptoms of
autism into two categories: problems
treatment with communication and social
There are no "cures" for autism, but therapies interaction, and restricted or repetitive
and other treatment considerations can help patterns of behavior or activities.
people feel better or alleviate their symptoms.