Autism

There is much joy in having a child, and the excitement, and exhilaration that comes with parenting. For some parents, though parenting comes with challenges unknown to many. These parents are struggling with their child’s diagnosis of Autism. Autism is a disorder of brain function that severely impairs an individual’s ability to interact and communicate with others. Individuals with autism may vary in severity with some individuals experiencing mild autism, and others severe.   With continued research, there is still no known cure. Individuals diagnosed with autism may experience frustration, and difficulty coping. The cause of autism remains unknown, guaranteed cures or treatment plans. However, with continued research and treatment plans, great strides are being made to offer patients with autism quality of life and self-help skills.
Autism is a developmental disability that significantly affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally noticeable before the age of three, and negatively affects a child's educational performance, (Falvo,2009). Autism is a neurological disorder that affects proper brain functioning.   Other distinctive characteristics often associated with autism are repeating activities and categorized movements, difficulty to change, especially in daily routines, and uncommon responses to sensory experiences. Autism is more predominant in males, affects children of all nationalities and is a lifelong disorder, with no known cure. Parents may begin to notice signs of autism as early as infancy. As a baby, parents will notice that the child is detached and is unresponsive to many things.   The infant may not create bonds with parents or caregiver.   When parents of an autistic child try to coddle the infant, he or she will seem stiff, limp, and will not respond typically, such as reaching for parents.   Another symptom is lack of eye contact.   As with individuals with autism at any age, children diagnosed with autism...