Autism

Autism is a brain disorder that often interferes with a person's ability to speak, understand, or communicate with others around them. Before the age of three signs of autism usually start to develop, but sometimes not diagnosis until later. Parents first become concerned when they notice their child does not begin to talk, respond or interact with other children. Children with autism rarely develop speech and may seem to be deaf although hearing test are normal. Autism also effects how a child understands and processes sensory information. Autism has different degrees of severity. Some children need assistance on everything in their daily lives, while others are able to function by themselves and can even attend school and take regular classes. Even though this condition is long term and results to some social isolation, treatment can make a huge difference in there life and even make them act independently.

Studies have shown that Autism is genetically inherited. But other research has shown that environmental factors may trigger autism, but it has yet to be proven. Some of the symptoms of autism are:

* Difficulty with social interaction and relationships.

* Prefer to play alone and make little or no eye contact with others.

* Difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication.

* Language development is delayed.

* Continuously body rocking

* Sticking to routines and rituals without wanting to change.

All these symptoms varied Autism is diagnosed by a doctor they go through guidelines from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to determine if the child has similar or exact symptoms.

There are different kinds of treatment: Behavioral training, speech and occupational therapy, parent education and support can often improve a child's problems behaviors, communication skills, and socialization. Medications are helpful too.

Theory of Mind is when one gains the understanding that others also have minds, with different and separate beliefs, desires, mental states, and intentions. Also being able to form operational hypotheses, or mental models, with a degree of accuracy, as to what those beliefs, desires, mental states, and intentions are.

Autistic people often develop the theory of mind late, or not at all. The theory of mind