What is autism??…

what is it, tell me what it is but dont put it in alot of hard words to understad create im only 11 i sorta know but not really, could be useful
Answers:    Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impair social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years out-of-date.[1] Autism involves many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not well hidden.[2] The two other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and verbal skill, and PDD-NOS, diagnosed when full criteria for the other two disorders are not met.[3]
sm has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is amorphous whether ASD is explained more by rare mutations, or by rare combinations of common genetic variant.[4] In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defect.[5] Controversies surround other proposed environmental causes, such as heavy metals, pesticides or childhood vaccines;[6] the vaccine hypotheses are biologically implausible and lack convincing experimental evidence.[7] The prevalence of ASD is about 6 per 1,000 people, with nearly four times as many males as females. The number of people known to own autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes within diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.[8]

Parents usually notice signs surrounded by the first two years of their child's life.[9] The signs usually develop gradually, but some autistic children first develop more normally and afterwards regress.[10] Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no set cure.[9] Not many children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, though some become successful.[11] An autistic culture have developed, with some individuals seeking a cure and others believing autism should be tolerated as a difference and not treated as a disorder.[12]

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageS…

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