The number of cases of Autism is about 1 in every 1000 live births. With Autism the brain failes to completley process and integrate information. The result of this is problems with social interaction, communication, and behavior. Today outcomes for people with Autism are improving do to more effective interventions and more community resources. Arching their back away from their caregiver to avoid physical contact.
Autistic children have abnormalties in the development of cognitive skills.
Autistic people tend to have abnormalties in posture, motor behavior and sometimes abnormalties in mood. There is also evidence that viruses can cause Autism. The risk of having a child with Autism increases if the mother is exposed to rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy. The cytolomegalo virus can also cause Autism. Many people with Autism have related distinct disorders.