| Pervasive developmental disorder is considered one of | | | | speech to the use of language. The child often does |
| the sub-types under Autism. Many medical | | | | not communicate well because of this. |
| professionals believe that Autism is a result of a left | | | | In the past and even now many people believe children |
| brain dysfunction. Left brain dysfunction leads to | | | | with this disability do not seem aware of others. They |
| problems in communication and behavior. These | | | | also seem to have problems with fears of touching or |
| problems are usually found together. | | | | being touched. The children also seem more interested |
| Parents usually notice problems around three years of | | | | in objects than people. |
| age. This happens so often that three years of age | | | | Most of the time parents notice motor functions seem |
| seems to be a milestone age. It also seems to be a | | | | to develop at a normal rate. Cognitive disabilities do |
| milestone age for the traits associated with this | | | | seen to be common with this disability. Autism seems |
| disability. | | | | to happen more often in boys than girls. It appears to |
| It is unusual for parents and family members to first | | | | be at a 4 to 1 ratio. Many researchers believe genetics |
| recognize communication or behavioral problems after | | | | are part of Autism. |
| three years old, although it does happen. | | | | People with Autism live normal life spans just like a |
| Basically the diagnosis of Autism is considered after | | | | typical person. Many parents worry that their child will |
| noticing problems in one of three main areas. These | | | | not become independent adults and function on their |
| three areas are social interactions, language used for | | | | own. Family members and government agencies |
| those interactions, and imaginative play. | | | | provide part or a lot of the help a person with Autism |
| Children with Autism often have delayed or | | | | needs. This allows them to live, work, and play in the |
| undeveloped speech. It goes even deeper than | | | | same world the rest of us do. |