Autism Information

Autism is a disorder that causes changes in the behavior of children, especially when related to the environment around them. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ADS in English).

Autism is the third largest developmental disorder. The number of children and adults with the disease have continued to grow throughout the world, regardless of racial, ethnic and social.

Autism affects children from birth, affecting the development and functions in different areas. The disease has a terrible impact on children, families, communities and society. However, with a treatment for autism prompt and appropriate can be achieved in many cases a marked improvement.

It is estimated that autism affects 6.4 children in 1000, is more common in men than in women. The diagnosis of the disorder rarely occurs before two years of life, but experts agree that early diagnosis is vital for the autistic child can reach their full potential.

So far we do not know the causes of autism, but there are rumors that it is multifactorial causes may also result from genetic, immunological and environmental. However, contrary to some popular beliefs, not met any cause and effect relationship between vaccination and the development of autism.