Autism is a disorder that affects thought, perception and attention. Autism has a broad spectrum of disorders that range from mild to severe. Autism belongs to a family of brain conditions that affect behavior early in life. Physicians refer to autism and these other conditions as pervasive developmental disorders. Autism is usually present by the age of three. It can result from certain events before or shortly after birth. These events include infection of the …
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…except change and even attempts to talk to people. He is still a little hesitant with new people and some changes but he keeps getting better all the time. My little brother Jackson is living proof that although autism is a serious disease it can be helped with a little hard work and support from family and friends. Someday with all the help he is recieving we believe that Jackson will have a succesful life.