Causes and diagnosis of Autism

Autism is the most characteristic condition of theoccurrence of these disorders of both genetically and
autistic spectrum disorders and is defined by impairedenvironmental factors. A series of genes on the
social interaction, obsessive and narrow interests,chromosomes have been identified to be connected
repetitive actions and difficulties in verbal andto the causes of autism. Also irregularities in certain
nonverbal communication. Children with autism arebrain areas have been matched to these type of
mostly diagnosed at the age of 3 when they showdisorders. According to some particular studies, an
symptoms of an increased sensitivity to sound, lightimportant trigger of autistic disorders is a low level of
and touch and decreased sensation of pain. Theyneurotransmitters like serotonin in the brain tissues.
avoid other children, resost cuddling, cannotThe genes responsible for the growth and interaction
understand other person’s needs andof the brain tissues and neurons could be blamed for
feelings.an abnormal intrauterine development leading to later
The exact causes of autism are not yet known tomanifestations of some fetal life problems.
scientists but they tend to incriminate for the