World Autism Day (2 nd April) Every April 2nd, the world observes World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations in December 2007. However, despite this annual recognition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains widely misunderstood by a significant portion of the global population. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how the brain functions and processes information. It's important to understand that ASD isn't a disease, but a lifelong condition. Reasons: The exact cause of autism is still unknown. However, research suggests several factors that may increase the risk: Genetics: Autism can run in families, so having a sibling with autism increases the risk for other children. Prenatal factors: Certain complications during pregnancy, such as infections or problems with the placenta, might be linked to a higher risk of autism. However, the evidence is not conclusive. Bi...
World Autism Day (2 nd April) Every April 2nd, the world observes World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations in December 2007. However, despite this annual recognition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains widely misunderstood by a significant portion of the global population. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how the brain functions and processes information. It's important to understand that ASD isn't a disease, but a lifelong condition. Reasons: The exact cause of autism is still unknown. However, research suggests several factors that may increase the risk: Genetics: Autism can run in families, so having a sibling with autism increases the risk for other children. Prenatal factors: Certain complications during pregnancy, such as infections or problems with the placenta, might be linked to a higher risk of autism. However, the evidence is not conclusive. Bi...