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This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with people of all ages, from children to seniors!

Autism (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder affecting how a person thinks, behaves and interacts with the world.

In the mildest form of ASD, the effects do not interfere with a person being able to live their life, although they may be limited in their career choices. Along the spectrum, effects can increase in severity to the point where the person is non-verbal and needs to be in care.

In Australia, the incidence is estimated to be 1 in 15, but it may be more frequent.

This article will concentrate on autism in its mildest form, formerly regarded as a separate condition previously known as Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) but now considered a form of autism (ASD). This form is much less recognisable as autism, and many people do not realise they have it. The condition tends to be genetic and is likely to be elsewhere in the family. For a GP or clinician, it is not easy to detect, especially if interactions are brief.

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[Jest]

please tell me why children born in the early 60's do not have this. well my 2 are ok. and all my friends whith kids are too. I am with donald trump.

 

[kdzimm]

This is not a disease it's a condition. You can't die from autism. It effects many people in many different ways. Einstein had it, Elon Musk as this condition.

 

[DLHM]

Yet another quality article from @Joy A.

I love the way your articles are written so anyone can understand. Many articles can be applied to various loved ones of mine. And even those that don’t apply are so interesting, informative and make enjoyable reading.

Thank you Joy.

 

[novezar]

As far as I'm concerned, being born with any form of Autism can be very trying indeed by the parents.
I know there are many where the very "Mild" cases don't have a massive impact on their upbringing.
I do take my hat off to all the parents who stick tight together, &, being strong, to raise their afflicted children of this extremely unfortunate affliction bestowed upon them from birth.