Social Elements of Having a Child with Autism

Autism

Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 2 to 6 per 1,000 individuals. In other words, about 1.5 million Americans are believed to have some form of autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. (Rapin, 97-99) Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal ...