What is autism?

A disease with symptoms ranging from social isolation to repetitive and damaging behaviors and sometimes mental retardation. It appears during first three years of life resulting neurological disorder affecting the normal functioning of the brain.

What are the symptoms of autism?

* Difficulty in expressing individual needs
* Communicating more with actions and gestures instead of using words.
* Laughing, crying or showing distress for no apparent reason.
* Doesn't get along well with others.
* Over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to pain
* Prefers staying aloof.
* Abnormal physical activity.
* Poor social skills
* Improper speech, communication and language
* Sensitive

What causes autism?

* Abnormalities in brain structure
* Heredity
* Genetic disorders
* Medical problems