Autism is a developmental disability that affects the processing, integrating, and organizing of information. It significantly impacts communication, social interaction, functional skills, and educational performance. It is impossible to point out one single cause of autism.
Research finds that there are many causes.
Studies have also found a genetic correlation to autism in some individuals. Some other possible causes of autism may include birth trauma and prenatal viruses. Overall, autism may occur any time the central nervous system develops abnormally. When working with individuals who have autism there are problems with communication. These difficulties include both receptive and expressive functions of communication.