Autism Autism is a complex developmental disability that

typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the

normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and

communication skills.

Symptoms of Autism

Overly sensitive to sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

Becomes distressed when routines are changed. Repeats body movements Can’t start a conversation Develops a language slowly or not at all no response to eye contact or smiles. Short attention spans

Causes and treatments of AutismCauses• Diet • Digestive tract system • Mercury poisoning • The body’s inability to properly use vitamins and minerals • Vaccine sensitivity Treatments• Occupational Therapy • Applied behavioral Analysis (ABA)• Gluten/Casein free diet • Speech therapy • Floor time

Autism story and statistics

• One in a hundred births develops autism • 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with this

disease. Autism is going to reach 4 million in the next decade.

• Four times more prevalent in boys then girls.