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Children with autism disorder syndrome are very particular about the choice of food. They may be sensitive to smell, taste, colour and texture of foods. Some foods or whole food groups may become disliked by children living with autism. So we should observe the pattern about their likes and dislikes and avoid things accordingly.

They are all different.
The first intention is to make them capable of doing their daily routine on their own.
Later think of special abilities.

Yes, most of the children with autism might not understand exactly what you say to them or they might feel problems in following your instructions. These children develop language and learning skills at a different rate and in a different way as compared to the typically developing children.

Yes, most of the children with autism might not understand exactly what you say to them or they might feel problems in following your instructions. These children develop language and learning skills at a different rate and in a different way as compared to the typically developing children.

No, there are no preventive measures that can be taken for autism spectrum disorder. A child is normally born with this disorder. However, there are treatments available that help in controlling the symptoms.

Autism spectrum disorder is usually defined as the development disorder as the symptoms majorly occur within 1 or 2 years of a child's birth. It is a condition related to the neurological and developmental disorder, where a patient deals with various problems such as interacting with people, communication, learning, behaving etc.

There are a few risks involving autism. These are: genetic, metabolic imbalances, low birth weight, having an immediate family member with autism, exposure to environmental toxins and heavy metals, fragile x syndrome or other genetic disorders, being born to old parents, exposure to medications and thalidomide, history of viral infections.

There is no cure available for autism spectrum disorders but treatment is given to cure the symptoms and make your child live a more comfortable life and find it easy to complete their routine activities. Treatments include: 1- speech therapy (this helps children with autism to increase their interactive ability. This also lets them express themselves efficiently.) 2- educational therapy: (highly structured learning patterns often help children with autism to understand better. Various activitie...more

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The causes of autism is not always a positive family history. There are other causes like medication taken during pregnancy, any injury, any STD infection.

There is no difference between the two. The autism spectrum disorder (asd) is the clinical definition for autism.