Some autistic people may be very intelligent there is a lot of evidence that Albert Einstein may have been autistic. Autism is a lifelong developemental disability, resulting from a neurological disorder that affects brain functioning. Some autistic people have normal intelligence, and some may be retarded. Ten to 15 of every 10,000 births affected. Autism is not an emotional problem.
Autism is a neurological condition which people are usually born with.
Psychological trauma doesn't cause it. More common in boys than girls. Autism is not a psychosis or lack of reality contact. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. People do not choose to be autistic.