Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that
Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The
condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal
brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social
interaction skills.
People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication, a wide range
of social interactions, and activities that include an element of play and/or
banter.
What is ASD?
ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder and can sometimes be
referred to as Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In this text Autism and ASD
mean the same. ASDs are any developmental disabilities that have been caused by
a brain abnormality. A person with an ASD typically has difficulty with social
and communication skills.
A person with ASD will typically also prefer to stick to a set of behaviors
and will resist any major (and many minor) changes to daily activities. Several
relatives and friends of people with ASDs have commented that if the person
knows a change is coming in advance, and has time to prepare for it; the
resistance to the change is either gone completely or is much lower.