This disorder is four times more prevalent in boys than girls, and knows no racial, ethnic, economic, educational, or social boundaries. Furthermore, Autism typically appears in the first three years of life.
Autism is a developmental disability that affects the functioning of the brain.
This neurological disorder impacts the normal development of the brain in areas of social interaction and communication. Individuals with Autism have difficulties communicating with others and relating to the outside world. Sensitivities in the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste may also be present. Some of the characteristics for sense difficulties include overt touch sensitivities or under-responsiveness to pain. Additionally, noises may appear too loud or too soft, and colors may appear too bright or too soft.