You may not know it, but Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. According to the Autism Society of America, Autism affacts one out of about 150 births.
The symptoms of Autism can differ greatly depending where a person falls on the Autism spectrum. Many people think of savants like in the Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman movie Rainman. However, a large number of people with Autism suffer from high functioning Autism or Aspergers Disease.
There is no cure for Autism. There are, however, many therapies and treatments for autism available that can help a person with Autism live a normal life. It is important to remember, that the treatment success rate will depend greatly on where a person falls on the Autism spectrum.
If you feel someone you love may have Autism, you should consult with your family physician or a licensed therapist and get him or her tested. The earlier a person is diagnosed with Autism, the better chances he or she will have at responding positively to the available treatments and therapies.
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