Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that affects social interaction, communication & behaviour.

Usually, the signs appear in early childhood, between 18 to 24 months but it is diagnosed at the age of 3 to 6 years or later

Its symptoms vary from person to person, so doctors consider it as a spectrum disorder called ASD.

Most specialists agree that there is no cure for autism. That’s why many of them focus on management of symptoms or development of skills and support. It includes Occupational therapy, speech therapy, applied behavior analysis, special education, parents training, music therapy, light therapy, play therapy sensory integration therapy & other therapies

Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder are not known

Probable causes or risk factors are not established by research. Some of the risk factors & causes are

1-Genetic causes, assumed some mutation takes place to cause Autism .

2-Environmental causes like air pollution, diabetic mother, birth asphyxia & birth complications are considered as a risk factor.

3-Biological causes like metabolism, Brain connectivity or brain overgrowth are also assumed as a risk factor for ASD.

Due to uncertainty of reason, its prevention or cure is not possible till now.

You can’t be free from autism lifelong, but you can help your child or family member enjoy a better quality of life.