understanding autism

The word "autism" as a diagnosis is one that strikes fear in the heart of parents. Autism has various levels. Autistic children can be divided into three categories; low, medium or high functioning levels of autism. ***(LFA, MFA, and HFA)***. IQ scores determine how severe it is. The disorder that deals with the development of the brain is called Autism.
Autism manifests itself in a wide range of symptoms. Some of the problem areas involve socialization and communication skills, lowered areas of interest, and, commonly, repetitive behaviors.
Right now, there isn't a known cure for autism. Research on autism has made progress and has found ways to help sufferers function better. If the autism is severe, the patient may always need assistance, though some will be able to function almost normally.
People typically think that autistic children desire solitude, however that isn't the case. It is not that autistic children dislike being around people; it is that they find it difficult to interact with other people.
People with autism almost always have a repetitive behaviorist personality. Rocking, rolling the head, flapping the hands, and moving without purpose are typical in a child with autism. Some of the traits of autism is the compulsion that objects be placed in the exact same manner at all times.
People with autism strongly resist change of any type. They generally have a need to KNOW that certain events will occur at a given time and, as they get older, on a certain day as well. In fact, they are unlikely to enjoy any change in menus. They aren’t appreciative of any rearrangement of their furniture.
In autistic children self inflicted injuries are not uncommon and actually it is one third of these children who are quite used to this type of behavior. A number of autistic children are called "autistic savants" because of their near-genius levels of dexterity or proficiency in isolated areas.