Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder thast affects the development of the brain.  Autism usually appears in the first 3 years of life.  It affects 1 in 250 births.  Autism appeares more in boys. As of 2011, the cause of autism is unknown. Unfortunatley, there is currently no treatment for autism.





Source: http://www.mamashealth.com/mental/autism.asp