Quick Quiz On Autism

Boys are four times more likely to have autism than are girls

Autism isn't like a disease or a virus, its just a condition of the mind

People develop at their own pace, so it can be difficult to tell exactly when a person suffering Autism will learn a particular skill

There are no medicines that can cure autism but some medication is used to treat severe tantrums, aggression and self-injurious behaviours in certain children with autism. Intensive early intervention can, however, significantly improve autism symptoms. However, doctors presently cannot predict which children will respond to therapy

According to the CDC, ‘There may be many different factors that make a child more likely to have an ASD, including environmental, biologic and genetic factors'

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by social interaction and communication difficulties, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior patterns. It is not caused by emotional deprivation in early childhood. The exact cause of autism is still unknown, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

People with autism do like to make friends but it is difficult for them to make it happen

Each person with an ASD has different communication skills. Some people can speak well. Others can’t speak at all or only very little

In Australia, 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with Autism. This means that out of every 110 children, one child is diagnosed with Autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a person's social skills, communication, and behavior. The prevalence of Autism varies across different countries and regions, and in Australia, it is estimated that 1 in 110 children are affected by this condition.

Sometimes ASD can be diagnosed a bit earlier as well but the diagnosis is considered very reliable only by the age of 24 months. Diagnosing the disorder early can enable earlier interventions which in turn will greatly improve communication and social skills