by Grace Ojulari
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to the brain that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others.
Autism begins in early childhood and eventually causes problem functioning socially.
Symptoms of autism
Reduced eye contact
Lack of response to their name
Aggressiveness
Lose of language skill they have acquired
Difficulty in learning
Lower than normal intelligence
Some perform activities that could cause self harm
Odd movement patterns example: clumsiness,walking on toes etc.
Specific food preference such as eating only few foods with certain texture.