Theories about Autism

Autism is a spectrum disorder, with sufferers displaying a wide variety of different behaviors. One of the main features is that two people who may be diagnosed with the same type of problems may both display completely different symptoms.

It's important to remember however that every person suffering from Autism is an individual person and should be treated as such. There is absolutely no point in trying to take a blanket approach in the treatment of an Autistic child, as each one should be treated according to their own personality and needs.

Some children may only be mildly affected by autism, showing only slight language and cognitive or social problems, others may show more severe symptoms with a complete withdrawal into their own world.

Other traits of autism include:

• Resisting change
• Unable to express what they want or need in words
• Repeating the same words or phrases over and over
• Showing emotion such as laughing and crying inappropriately
• Dislike of the company of other people
• emper tantrums and sulks
• Unable or dislike of mixing with other children
• Disliking physical contact with others
• Refusal to make eye contact
• Unresponsive
• Obsessive personality
• Disregard for danger or pain
• No response to verbal or physical cues

No one really knows what causes Autism though many theories abound. Some doctors believe it is an abnormality in the brain, others think there could be a hereditary link, as there is often a pattern shown in some families.

The problem could arise whilst the mother is pregnant with the child, or there could be difficulties with the delivery. There are many theories at this time that baby vaccinations are to blame for many cases of Autism, though most doctors dispute this.

Other doctors suggest there may be a gene abnormality.

One thing many scientists agree on is the fact that some children appear to be more susceptible to Autism than others, but finding the trigger which causes this is usually the tricky part.

One myth which many parents find quite distressing is that Autistic children are unable to show any affection. For most children this is untrue. While they may not be able to show their parents and family affection in the more recognized way, they usually have their own method of showing them affection and usually it is just a matter of discovering what this method is.

De[ending upon your child, the symptoms in some children appear to improve as they get older, and many manage to integrate into society quite successfully.

What should be remembered is that Autism is not a mental illness and should never be treated as such.

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What Causes Autism? A Controversial New Theory | sterlingusa.com

Autism is a baffling disease that affects 500000 children in the United States alone. Strangely enough, the incidence of autism has skyrocketed since the 1980s.

Publish Date: 06/30/2006 0:00

http://www.sterlingusa.com/what-causes-autism-a-controversial-new-theory-981187.html

OUGHTISM: Two Cheers for ?Double Hit? Autism Theory

Two Cheers for ?Double Hit? Autism Theory. A recent study in the July 4th Archives of General Psychiatry by Joachim Hallmeyer and colleagues at Stanford University indicates recurrence of strict autism within both …

Publish Date: 07/06/2011 11:58

http://travisithompson.blogspot.com/2011/07/two-cheers-for-double-hit-autism-theory.html

A New Theory About the 'Autism Epidemic' | Care2 Causes

A recently published study in the American Journal of Sociology suggests that social influences—specifically, parents suspecting that their child is on the autism spectrum based on their proximity to a child who has …

Publish Date: 04/12/2010 20:12

http://www.care2.com/causes/a-new-theory-about-the-autism-epidemic.html

Environmental factors for autism: Low oxygen during delivery …

One theory is, that when combined with a genetic predisposition, oxygen deprivation to the brain can have a detrimental effect on development. The findings are significant to not only autism but other genetic mental …

Publish Date: 07/12/2011 20:32

http://www.imperfectparent.com/topics/2011/07/12/environmental-factors-for-autism-low-oxygen-during-delivery-summer-births/

A Radical Theory of Autism

Mirror neurons, the cells in the brain that fire when watching others do actions, might be deficient in people with autism. Perhaps, drugs like ecstasy that enhance empathy, could be used to treat this deficiency. Check out the rest of VS Ramachandra…