Autism, more correctly known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a condition that, for many years, was incorrectly diagnosed under a variety of other medical conditions. Part of the reason for this is that, like some illnesses, such as Lyme Disease, the symptoms of ASD are so varied that there may be many other

Autism is a difficult condition to deal with and diagnose, which is one of the reasons why, for so many years, autism was a challenge for medical professionals. Autism is now more properly known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, which acknowledges the fact that that the intensity and specific symptoms of autism lie along

Autism is an autistic spectrum disorder, a complex psychological disturbance that is evident in a child’s indifference to the outward environment and parents and in the child’s immersion in their own inner world. On the surface, the disorder manifests itself in the fact that a child does not want to communicate with others, has no

Autism is known under such terms as infantile autism, Kanner’s syndrome, early childhood autism, autism spectrum disorder, etc. The word “autism” means self-absorbedness. It was first used by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1911, and around 1940, other psychiatrists began using it actively. At that time, a basic treatment program had already been developed to

Autism is a condition that has been with humanity since the start of the species, but unlike some other illnesses, such as tuberculosis, or pneumonia, it was not easily recognized. For centuries, autism wasn’t even regarded as a distinct condition but was often misdiagnosed as other forms of illness. It wasn’t unheard of, for example,

To most of the general public, autism, more accurately referred to in clinical circles as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD is viewed as a mysterious, even frightening disorder. Popular culture has portrayed the disorder as either a crippling condition that leaves people unable to function in everyday settings, or results in eccentric genius, with an

Stem cell therapy is a recent arrival in the world of medical science and treatment. It’s a very promising form of treatment; however it is also very limited in its application, with very few authorized treatments available to the public, at least in the United States. Leukemia, a form of blood cancer, is one of

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, refers to a range of neurodevelopmental conditions that affect a child’s ability to communicate or interact with other people and behave appropriately in social situations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in every 160 children has autism. A child with ASD shows impairment in

Many parents wish for the same thing, and that is to have a happy, healthy child to raise. Sadly, this hope, while common, is not a guarantee for every couple that decides to start a family. Even with all the best intentions, and prudent medical measures, a child can be born with a medical condition

People with autism, or those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), face some additional challenges in life beyond those that most of us deal with. Because so much of ASD is expressed through behavior, this often means that those diagnosed with ASD face difficulties when it comes to socializing. Typical ASD symptoms such as an