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Transcript: Percentages of People with Autism No one really knows how Autism is formed,however Scientists do believe that it is a genetic disorder because the Autistic person's brain is basically "wired" differently. Meaning that some parts of the brain that are used for certain things such as speech are actually used for something else like movement. Also scientists believe that Autism is a genetic disorder because the brain develops to be that way. Autism is formed in the brain while the child is still inside of their mother. Some kids who have Autism do not look like they would because Autism is inside of the brain, not on the outside of your body. The Autism Spectrum is a range of conditions that are classified as symptoms of Autism and other developmental disorders such as Asperger syndrome and severe Dyslexia. www.google.com Vocabulary http://www.google.com/url?url=http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn%3Fs%3Dautism&rct=j&sa=X&ei=Ws--T56PN4Oq2QX8sbC7Cg&ved=0CDUQngkwAQ&q=autism&usg=AFQjCNHrAEqWePQGDo2nGoEoYxb0a8rlNA&cad=rja How Autism Affects The Brain Autism affects different parts of the brain. It affects the development of the Cerebellum causing issues with communication, memory, problem solving, and ability to focus. However Autism doesn't typically affect a person's intelligence. ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder The percentage of people with autism is about 1-2 people per 1,000 people worldwide, Centers for Disease Control and Preevention (CDC) report 11 per 1,000 children in the US are diagnosed with ASD as of 2008. The amount of people diagnosed with autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s. wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn The Autism Spectrum Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how the nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize, how this occurs is not understood. Autism is a developed disability that normally appears during the first 3 years of life and effects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions. http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=8768&cn=20 A genetic disease; a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically Conclusion Websites We Used Definition of Genetic Disorders ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder Genetic Disorders: Autism How Autism is Formed? Synapses: a junction between two nerce cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter This is the Symbol of Autism Some people with Autism that have Special Abilities are called Savants. Savants normally show amazing skills within one or more general ability such as Math, Art, Music, and Mechanical abilities are most common. Definition of Autism Display Amazing Abilities Finding the cause of Autism is one of the most challenging things for Scientists because the definition of autism is one of the most broadest spectrum of all. Autism is Formed inside of your brain and there is no reasonable explanation for how or why Autism is formed. Even when someone has Autism, it does not affect their personality or their intellegance. No big smiles or joyful expressions by 6 months No facial expressions by nine months No babbling No hand gestures Loss of speech and no social skills Doesn't make eye contact Doesn't respond extreme interest in only certain activities Synapses: a junction between two nerce cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter Autism affects the Memory, Language and Intellegance parts of your brain. Below are some pictures to help you see how your brain would look if you had autism and without autiwm Early "Symptoms" of Autism